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GCZ 6032

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,662 mi
Last recorded125,662 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 6032
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 125,662 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 125,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad lining bonding failed (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 125,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 122,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,283 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2014 117,283 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,354 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,354 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 81,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,995 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2008 56,241 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 47,978 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,368 miles

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 6032 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 6032, 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 6032 registered?

GCZ 6032 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is GCZ 6032 safe to buy?

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