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J33 DNM

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,959 mi
Last recorded126,959 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,959 miles

Rear slight surface corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2022 126,957 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 106,453 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,865 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 103,862 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,886 miles

EXHAUST/ SUB-FRAMES CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE EDGES WORN

Fail 17 Jul 2017 100,864 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated BELOW MINIMUM (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking INSIDE DRUM (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

EXHAUST/ SUB-FRAMES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE EDGES WORN

Pass 8 Feb 2014 94,816 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 82,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,402 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,307 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 58,307 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,245 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,835 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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J33 DNM is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J33 DNM, 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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J33 DNM is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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