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CGZ 4730

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,987 mi
Last recorded124,987 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 4730
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

fuel tank restraining straps corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

fuel tank restraining straps corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 Aug 2017 121,714 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front subframe has corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,755 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

o/s door handles inner and outer need attention

o/s door mirror cracked

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 114,228 miles

corrosion to exhaust system and rear springs

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorated

oil leak

play in inner rack joints

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres are perished

both front brake hoses are slightly perished

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2013 105,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres are perished

both front brake hoses are slightly perished

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 99,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 93,575 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 93,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,629 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2010 88,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,326 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 23 Jun 2008 75,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 68,163 miles

Windscreen damage outside of swept area

Pass 25 Mar 2006 58,218 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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CGZ 4730 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CGZ 4730, 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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What year was CGZ 4730 registered?

CGZ 4730 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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