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CLZ 8700

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,250 mi
Last recorded146,250 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 8700
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 146,250 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 146,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 136,758 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,624 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in near side steerimg rack end ball joint

Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in near side steerimg rack end ball joint

Pass 5 Nov 2012 99,782 miles

advise; n/s front steering arm slight play

o s rear coil spring coroded, but not insecure.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 99,782 miles

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

advise; n/s front steering arm slight play

o s rear coil spring coroded, but not insecure.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,674 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 85,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake discs worn

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,322 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,943 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 11 Sep 2009 69,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror damaged but no impairing rear view

Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,517 miles

middle part of exhaust is slightly deteriorated

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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CLZ 8700 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CLZ 8700, 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 CLZ 8700 registered?

CLZ 8700 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is CLZ 8700 safe to buy?

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