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H13 BJC

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,917 mi
Last recorded100,917 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 BJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,917 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 30 Apr 2026 100,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 72,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 67,401 miles

CENTRE SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

CONDENSATION IN SIDE REPEATER LAMPS

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES DETERIORATED

NS FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR, (WIRE BRUSHED AND WAXED)

OSF REAR LOCATED SUSPENSION ARM BUSH DETERIORATED

OSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED(WIRE BRUSHED AND WAXED)

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK OSF

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN OSF, NOT AFFECTING DRIVEWRS VIEW OF THE ROAD

THORN IN NSF TYRE INNER EDGE (PUNCTURED)

Fail 28 Feb 2022 67,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 64,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,558 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,355 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 59,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 57,470 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,966 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,422 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,667 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 45,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 38,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 35,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,081 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,827 miles

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

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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H13 BJC is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H13 BJC, 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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H13 BJC is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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