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J3 NVT

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 NVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2010 122,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning light on dash

n/s/r shockabsorber bump stop perished

Pass 2 Dec 2010 122,620 miles

airbag warning light on dash

n/s/r shockabsorber bump stop perished

Pass 14 Dec 2009 108,321 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 93,836 miles

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

airbag light on.

front exhaust mount deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,731 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 62,415 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 44,302 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 NVT is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J3 NVT?

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What year was J3 NVT registered?

J3 NVT is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is J3 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 NVT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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