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J21 BLC

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 BLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Sep 2023 158,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear & offside front brake pipes slightly corroded by flexible hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front struts have slight play (lift) in top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear of floor pan slightly corroded by previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 158,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has tear due to excessive perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear & offside front brake pipes slightly corroded by flexible hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front struts have slight play (lift) in top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear of floor pan slightly corroded by previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear and offside front tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 158,348 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from brake hose to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe, rear section slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 156,162 miles

Both front coil springs, upper part of the spring is incorrectly fitted but secure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear brake hose to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Rear trailing arm, general surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 156,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe, rear section to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose to wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs, upper part of the spring is incorrectly fitted but secure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear brake hose to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Rear trailing arm, general surface corrosion.

Offside front brake hose insecure.

Fail 7 Jun 2018 156,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe, rear section to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake hose insecure.

Nearside front tyre, worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Rear trailing arm has general surface corrosion.

Fail 31 May 2018 156,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe, rear section to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre, worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Rear trailing arm has general surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 151,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,253 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 134,920 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 126,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 119,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 110,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 105,350 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 105,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear position lamp one bulb not working

Fail 13 Jan 2010 97,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 97,699 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 90,640 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 82,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,299 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,254 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,419 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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J21 BLC is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J21 BLC, 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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J21 BLC is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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