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DKZ 5295

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,672 mi
Last recorded130,672 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 5295
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 130,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 129,378 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 128,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension including front & rear subframes are corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2024 128,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension including front & rear subframes are corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 127,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 127,454 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 126,009 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,505 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 124,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,165 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,879 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,200 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 102,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,016 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,095 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)

Rear brakes only just spec, and require repair or service.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 61,859 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,603 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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DKZ 5295 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DKZ 5295, 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 DKZ 5295 registered?

DKZ 5295 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is DKZ 5295 safe to buy?

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