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GCZ 4925

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,227 mi
Last recorded125,227 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 4925
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,227 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 125,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,552 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,172 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 123,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,713 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 121,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 117,887 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre out of shape (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,751 miles

horn button sticky

Nearside Rear shock absorber week

Pass 7 Aug 2014 110,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,859 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 106,859 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,764 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,255 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,261 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,811 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 88,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2008 82,250 miles

drivers window dose not open

engine management light staying on

o/s rear tyre has side wall damage due to under inflation

Fail 21 Aug 2008 82,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers window dose not open

engine management light staying on

o/s rear tyre has side wall damage due to under inflation

Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,849 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 67,849 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 4925 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GCZ 4925, 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 GCZ 4925 registered?

GCZ 4925 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 4925 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 4925 shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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