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ECZ 8768

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 8768
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,706 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 76,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,405 miles

front grille and bonnet damaged

gear selector oil seal leaking

offside front door mirror casing damaged

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge and wearing close to limit

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

Fail 8 Aug 2011 73,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front brake disc corroded at inner facings

front grille and bonnet damaged

gear selector oil seal leaking

nearside front mudflap insecure and fouling tyre

offside front door mirror casing damaged

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge and wearing close to limit

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,124 miles

front grill damaged & badge missing

nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,124 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front grill damaged & badge missing

nearside front brake disc inner face pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,859 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 55,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and tread is starting to get low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,076 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 42,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 8768 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 8768, 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 8768 registered?

ECZ 8768 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 8768 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 8768 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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