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ALF 105S

2000 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,331 mi
Last recorded108,331 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Polo71,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 105S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,331 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Greater than 10mm but not materially effecting view (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 99,325 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 99,325 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 92,583 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

power steering drive belt deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,319 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 70,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,781 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear screen detached from tailgate on nearside

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,673 miles

nearside front tyre cracking & worn below limit on outer shoulder (limit 1.6mm)

offside front tyre cracking & worn close to tread wear indicators

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight cracking on sidewalls on nearside & offside front tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn close to limit om edges (limit 1.6mm)

offside front tyre worn below limit on inside edge (limit 1.6mm)

rear silencer corroded †

rear silencer inlet pipe corroded & blowing slightly

slight cracking on sidewalls on nearside front & rear tyres

slight cracking on sidewalls on offside front & rear tyres

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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ALF 105S is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ALF 105S, 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

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What year was ALF 105S registered?

ALF 105S is a 2000 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 March 2000.

Is ALF 105S safe to buy?

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