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GVR 425

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

106,239 mi
Last recorded106,239 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVR 425
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 106,239 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 106,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 105,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight dull

engine oily

rusty underneath

Pass 24 Jan 2024 104,016 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oily

Fail 24 Jan 2024 104,016 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oily

Pass 19 Jan 2023 102,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle very rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,253 miles

rear axle rusty

rear shocks soft

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,377 miles

Nearside Rear shock slightly soft

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oxidisation on n/s/r brake pipe

rear axle rusty

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,373 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Nearside Rear shock slightly soft

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oxidisation on n/s/r brake pipe

rear axle rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fog light lenses broken.

some corrosion on rear axle.

Fail 23 Jan 2020 97,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fog light lenses broken.

some corrosion on rear axle.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,826 miles

Auxillary drive belt perished

Some corrosion on rear axle.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,663 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,402 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,689 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 81,689 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,021 miles

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,978 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,503 miles

o/s reflector starting to dull

o/s seat belt starting to fluff

rear number plate starting to separate

Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s headlight reflector starting to dull

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff up

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,223 miles

Catalytic converter had to get very hot to pass emissions

Offside front seatbelt twisted and slightly frayed on edge.

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,887 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,632 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate starting to separate

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate starting to separate

Fail 11 Jan 2008 47,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,187 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 42,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 36,230 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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GVR 425 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GVR 425, 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 GVR 425 registered?

GVR 425 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is GVR 425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVR 425 shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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