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C18 DGM

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,429 mi
Last recorded133,429 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 DGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 133,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 118,737 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

near side front tyre has damage to side wall

rear number plate damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmisions not tested as over heating

front number plate damaged

near side front tyre has damage to side wall

rear number plate damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 100,648 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,817 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 91,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

co2 level to high and hydrocarbons to high before test aborted

nearside headlight has no beam pattern but not dazzling. bulb fitted incorrectly

oil filler cap missing

whole engine bay covered in oil

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,499 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,241 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,009 miles

All four tyres perishing

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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C18 DGM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C18 DGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 DGM registered?

C18 DGM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is C18 DGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 DGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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