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J3 AVU

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,402 mi
Last recorded109,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 AVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,402 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front and offside rear tyres wearing edges

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion offside floor to sill

corrosion offside front to rear and offside rear rigid brake pipes

Fail 24 Jan 2025 108,637 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front and offside rear tyres wearing edges

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion offside floor to sill

corrosion offside front to rear and offside rear rigid brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 102,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,278 miles

Little reserve travel on hand brake lever

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,590 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,578 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,164 miles

N/S wiper blade split

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,911 miles

o/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

oil leak on transmission

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Jun 2012 53,856 miles

slight play & noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jun 2012 53,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play & noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,206 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 44,196 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 42,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,798 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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J3 AVU is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,000cc 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 J3 AVU, 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 J3 AVU registered?

J3 AVU is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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