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GLZ 6947

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,307 mi
Last recorded100,307 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 6947
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,307 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

offside mirror slightly insacure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,106 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,213 miles

oil light coming on but there is oil in engine

rear exhaust getting weak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,275 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 90,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009
Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 55,234 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 6947 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 6947, 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 GLZ 6947 registered?

GLZ 6947 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GLZ 6947 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 6947 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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