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2000 JA

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,563 mi
Last recorded63,563 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2000 JA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 63,563 miles

tpms light on

Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 39,334 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 39,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,360 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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2000 JA is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,517 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 2000 JA, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2000 JA registered?

2000 JA is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is 2000 JA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2000 JA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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