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ECZ 4673

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,112 mi
Last recorded85,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 4673
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,112 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 82,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 16 Jun 2015 80,291 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

stone chip in screen

Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre cracking on edges

oil leaks

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight blow on exhaust

stone chip in screen

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,878 miles

clutch bite very high

marks on body work

oil residue on gearbox

slight cracking on front brake flexi hoses

slight cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes

slight exhaust blow at cat

Fail 24 Jun 2014 77,878 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

clutch bite very high

marks on body work

oil residue on engine

oil residue on gearbox

reverse lamps in/op

service lamp on dash

slight bind on n/s/r brake

slight cracking on front brake flexi hoses

slight cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes

slight exhaust blow at cat

Pass 22 May 2013 74,277 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight blow on exhaust joints

stone chip in screen

air freshners on mirror

kerb damage on wheel trims and tyre sidewalls

n/s/f tyre worn on edge close to limit

oil on engine g/box

Fail 22 May 2013 74,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air freshners on mirror

kerb damage on wheel trims and tyre sidewalls

n/s/f tyre worn on edge close to limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil on engine g/box

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight blow on exhaust joints

stone chip in screen

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,878 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil on engine g/box

stone chip in screen

Fail 2 Dec 2011 69,878 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs lipped and corroded

n/s/f wheel trim missing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edge close to limit

oil on engine g/box

stone chip in screen

Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,907 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 67,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushes splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,636 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 4673 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 4673, 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 4673 registered?

ECZ 4673 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 4673 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 4673 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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