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ECZ 1254

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,482 mi
Last recorded136,482 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1254
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 136,482 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incomplete (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded upper pipe to pinion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 132,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint section probable cause of high lamba reading (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 132,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp glazed (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp glazed (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed advise don't drive on this tyre 185-55-14 fitted (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint section probable cause of high lamba reading (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre devoid of tread on inner edge almost exposing ply- advise replacing asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,727 miles

Front both front headlamp lenses glazed

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 128,666 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front both front headlamp lenses glazed

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,870 miles

child seat fitted

headlamp lenses scratched,beam patterns poor

Fail 27 Aug 2015 125,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

headlamp lenses scratched,beam patterns poor

Pass 28 Aug 2014 122,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 117,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,668 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 108,212 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 104,012 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 104,012 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,313 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 103,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 90,689 miles

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 25 May 2007 79,980 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 79,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,033 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 58,503 miles

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)

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 1254 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1254, 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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ECZ 1254 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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