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ECZ 7588

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 7588
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,917 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 94,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 90,231 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,990 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres close to body on lock to lock check an could be fouling body under braking.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 81,985 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres close to body on lock to lock check an could be fouling body under braking.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 77,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 77,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 7588 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 7588, 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 7588 registered?

ECZ 7588 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is ECZ 7588 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 7588 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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