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EBZ 2196

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,801 mi
Last recorded60,801 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBZ 2196
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,095 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,314 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,606 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 38,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,932 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,629 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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EBZ 2196 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBZ 2196, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EBZ 2196 registered?

EBZ 2196 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 May 2000.

Is EBZ 2196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBZ 2196 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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