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D18 SMM

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,042 mi
Last recorded174,042 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 SMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 174,042 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 174,042 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 161,833 miles

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

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

nearside outer steering rack play

sensor electrical plug not connected on air cleaner

Pass 19 Jun 2014 151,859 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 135,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 135,547 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,222 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 115,713 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 115,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 102,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,445 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 69,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,350 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,471 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 43,471 miles

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

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

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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D18 SMM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 D18 SMM, 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 D18 SMM registered?

D18 SMM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is D18 SMM safe to buy?

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