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ECZ 7786

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,695 mi
Last recorded148,695 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 7786
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 148,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S wiper end poor condition, incorrect aux drive belt fitted, o/s/f sill minor damage.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Smell of diesel but no leak detected.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 148,695 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S wiper end poor condition, incorrect aux drive belt fitted, o/s/f sill minor damage.

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Smell of diesel but no leak detected.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 144,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning light on

driver window faulty

nearside side light not working on tow bar socket.

rear fog light not working on tow bar socket

rear seat belt stalks not assesable due to products on seats.not allowing full inspection off seat belts

Pass 21 Jun 2011 143,438 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 143,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 140,142 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2009 130,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 117,379 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 99,229 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 99,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN TO APPROX 3MM MATERIAL LEFT AND SHOULD BE REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE DISCS.

OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP GLASS CRACKED.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 83,172 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 67,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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 7786 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 7786, 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 7786 registered?

ECZ 7786 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 7786 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 7786 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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