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E13 LKE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,358 mi
Last recorded165,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 LKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 165,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill lips folded/crushed at front

Fail 28 Jan 2017 165,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill lips folded/crushed at front

Pass 3 Feb 2016 154,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 149,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 144,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside inner cv gaitor clip broken

nearside number plate bulb dim

offside rear side light bulb dim

oil dipstick broken

oil residue on engine, gearbox and steering rack

stonechips on windscreen

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 144,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust system corroded

nearside inner cv gaitor clip broken

nearside number plate bulb dim

offside rear side light bulb dim

oil dipstick broken

oil residue on engine, gearbox and steering rack

stonechips on windscreen

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 138,218 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

scratches to body panels

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2012 131,473 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 119,687 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 119,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s & n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 109,347 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front axel has diffrent type of wheels

nsf inner cv gator insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2010 109,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front axel has diffrent type of wheels

nsf inner cv gator insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,984 miles

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childs seat fitted

slight corrosion on inner face of rear discs

Fail 17 Jan 2008 90,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childs seat fitted

slight corrosion on inner face of rear discs

Pass 15 Jan 2007 82,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

note:pad wear warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,732 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn low on 1.6 to outer tread

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads worn low on linings

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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E13 LKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E13 LKE, 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 E13 LKE registered?

E13 LKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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