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H16 LAJ

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,696 mi
Last recorded96,696 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 LAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 96,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 95,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 95,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 91,813 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve has corroded but is secure

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Just passed at time of test (1.7.5a)

Offside Door mirror casing is damaged but is secure to vehicle.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in the sidewalls, just passed at time of test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Just passed at time of test. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Oil leak ()

Rear section of exhaust has broken up internally

Pass 23 May 2017 88,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in the sidewall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

have removed steering wheel cover prior to test

rear section of exhaust has broken up inside

Fail 23 May 2017 88,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in the sidewall

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

have removed steering wheel cover prior to test

rear section of exhaust has broken up inside

Pass 3 May 2016 85,036 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 82,130 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 22 May 2014 78,868 miles

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

mil lamp on

Pass 15 May 2013 73,938 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 68,062 miles

both headlamp lens etched just passed mot test pattern only just visable

Pass 26 May 2011 60,744 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 May 2011 60,744 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 53,736 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 53,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 47,497 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 41,313 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 36,130 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 36,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,764 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 29,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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H16 LAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H16 LAJ, 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 H16 LAJ registered?

H16 LAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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