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A8 SUH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,434 mi
Last recorded152,434 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 152,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 152,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 149,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 149,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 139,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracks around side wall

rear disc surface corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear disc surface corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 132,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 125,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 117,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 110,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 102,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 97,403 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 84,085 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 84,083 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A8 SUH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 98,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 SUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 SUH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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