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ALZ 8512

2000 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,863 mi
Last recorded139,863 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8512
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 139,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 139,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 130,896 miles

all rear brake pipes cooroded but heavily coverd in greese look ok at time of test

offside rear wheel bearing slightley ruff when rotated ok at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2011 130,882 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

all rear brake pipes cooroded but heavily coverd in greese look ak at time of test

offside rear wheel bearing slightley ruff when rotated ok at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2010 126,474 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 126,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 120,160 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 120,160 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 114,953 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 106,881 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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ALZ 8512 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ALZ 8512, 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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ALZ 8512 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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