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DKZ 9442

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,758 mi
Last recorded175,758 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 9442
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 175,758 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

middle exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 165,068 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 154,349 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 138,434 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 127,992 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 127,850 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 118,919 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 118,919 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 109,325 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 99,793 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 99,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2006 87,014 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middel sectoin exhaust mounting dameged

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 9442 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 9442, 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 DKZ 9442 registered?

DKZ 9442 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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