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J3 JYJ

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,524 mi
Last recorded131,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 JYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 131,524 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2014 131,516 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)

EML on

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,129 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 118,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 107,421 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 110,043 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,369 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2009 88,663 miles

pin hole in nearside front outer cv boot

tested wet

Fail 23 Dec 2009 88,663 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

pin hole in nearside front outer cv boot

tested wet

Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,512 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 84,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 66,376 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 JYJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J3 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

J3 JYJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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