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GCZ 9243

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

61,613 mi
Last recorded61,613 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 9243
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,613 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,584 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,716 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 59,716 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,687 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 57,409 miles

Gear box oil leak.

Near side rear lamp s/damage.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jan 2012 57,409 miles

Gear box oil leak.

Near side rear lamp s/damage.

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,917 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 55,917 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 50,644 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 50,644 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 46,564 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 46,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 42,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,765 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,307 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 31,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 9243 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 9243, 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 9243 registered?

GCZ 9243 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 9243 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 9243 shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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