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ECZ 1329

2000 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1329
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 113,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 95,032 miles

osr brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 101,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 99,436 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

driveshaft corrosion advised anti roll bar corrosion advised(front)

front anti roll bar bushes(both) deteriotion advised

osf wiper advised

Fail 16 Jun 2014 99,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

driveshaft corrosion advised anti roll bar corrosion advised(front)

front anti roll bar bushes(both) deteriotion advised

osf wiper advised

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,875 miles

both front headlamp plastic lense covers slightly crazed,scratched.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,870 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front headlamp plastic lense covers slightly crazed,scratched.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 95,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

different size tyrs on front to back

high inbalance on rear brakes

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear tyres worn low

slight knocking noise from steering column

Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,946 miles

condition of the rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Jun 2011 92,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

condition of the rear wiper blade

Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,955 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 1329 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 1329, 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 ECZ 1329 registered?

ECZ 1329 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 February 2000.

Is ECZ 1329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 1329 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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