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AKZ 2169

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,675 mi
Last recorded143,675 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 2169
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 143,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 143,675 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,259 miles

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

o/s front spring corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 136,257 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front springs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 136,257 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 133,490 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 133,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,983 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 115,983 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,407 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 110,407 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,480 miles

Both rear brake pipes (above rear axle, are slightly corroded at ferrules)

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 25 Mar 2013 97,925 miles

Both front brakes grabbing slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake ferules corroded slightly

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2011 85,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2010 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,188 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 69,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,805 miles

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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AKZ 2169 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKZ 2169, 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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AKZ 2169 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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