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ECZ 1246

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,922 mi
Last recorded84,922 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1246
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,837 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 66,198 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,050 miles

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

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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ECZ 1246 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ECZ 1246, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECZ 1246 registered?

ECZ 1246 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 1246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 1246 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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