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GLZ 1922

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,784 mi
Last recorded83,784 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 1922
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 83,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,061 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 81,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 77,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 77,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,136 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 75,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,367 miles

the very end of the offside front coil spring is broken

Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

the very end of the offside front coil spring is broken

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 69,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,102 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 68,101 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,530 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,624 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,631 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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GLZ 1922 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 66.7%.

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 1922, 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 1922 registered?

GLZ 1922 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GLZ 1922 safe to buy?

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