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W81 NAX

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,868 mi
Last recorded142,868 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 NAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 142,868 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 142,856 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,701 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 142,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 142,681 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Mar 2013 138,891 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 129,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 111,038 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 111,038 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,779 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,977 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 71,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,340 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,725 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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W81 NAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W81 NAX, 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 W81 NAX registered?

W81 NAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W81 NAX safe to buy?

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