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DEZ 7442

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,243 mi
Last recorded160,243 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 7442
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 160,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 152,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 144,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 144,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 138,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,539 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 123,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 116,693 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 116,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,616 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,589 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine check light on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 101,120 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,483 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,386 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,018 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,016 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,478 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 71,347 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 62,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,255 miles

crack in n/s mirror glass

Fail 19 Nov 2007 43,255 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

crack in n/s mirror glass

Pass 5 Dec 2006 30,703 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre (will need a new tyre)

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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DEZ 7442 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DEZ 7442, 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 DEZ 7442 registered?

DEZ 7442 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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