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GCZ 4079

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,734 mi
Last recorded67,734 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 4079
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 67,734 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 67,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 47,098 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 47,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp beam pattern dull

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 46,619 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill - Yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 45,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 Years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,732 miles

All tyres cracking

Beam pattern dull

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 40,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 40,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 38,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 36,400 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 36,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres cracking, worn on inner egde & on 2mm

N/S/F tyre has cuts in teh outer wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,008 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges close to limits

Fail 24 May 2013 31,801 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 24 May 2013 31,801 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 10 May 2012 30,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 22,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GCZ 4079 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GCZ 4079, 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 GCZ 4079 registered?

GCZ 4079 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is GCZ 4079 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 4079 shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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