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HJZ 9987

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 9987
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,573 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 100,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe/middle pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both side (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s/r (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely o/s/r (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2014 89,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 86,235 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)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 75,042 miles

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

wear discs

Fail 3 Jun 2011 75,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

wear discs

Fail 18 May 2011 75,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

wear discs

Pass 11 Dec 2009 111,984 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 111,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 108,969 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 108,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 99,703 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 99,703 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 93,812 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 93,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HJZ 9987 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJZ 9987, 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 HJZ 9987 registered?

HJZ 9987 is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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