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GCZ 9251

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 9251
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 90,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,776 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 89,776 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cat (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,966 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken , repaired with wire

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced boarder line pass (1.7.5a)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Fail 11 Dec 2015 84,966 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken , repaired with wire

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced boarder line pass (1.7.5a)

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,804 miles

exhaust corroding

head lights poor boarder line pass

nearside front tyre worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2014 79,802 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

exhaust corroding

head lights poor boarder line pass

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2014 79,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES BADLY MISTED - BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA

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)

o/s/f tyre showing large cracks in treaded area

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,716 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 71,593 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both headlight images poor

Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,210 miles

both headlight images poor

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2011 54,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 54,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,418 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 45,418 miles

Nearside Front 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)

nearside rear tyre outer perishing/shallow cuts

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,681 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 37,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,580 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,471 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,905 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 14,725 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 9251 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 9251, 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 9251 registered?

GCZ 9251 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 9251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 9251 shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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