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GLZ 1204

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,362 mi
Last recorded93,362 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 1204
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2011 93,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 93,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,841 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 85,841 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 78,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 73,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,348 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,940 miles

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

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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GLZ 1204 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GLZ 1204, 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 GLZ 1204 registered?

GLZ 1204 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GLZ 1204 safe to buy?

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