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ECZ 1247

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,882 mi
Last recorded122,882 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1247
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 122,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 121,798 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,244 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 26,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ECZ 1247 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ECZ 1247, 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

How do I check the history of ECZ 1247?

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What year was ECZ 1247 registered?

ECZ 1247 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is ECZ 1247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 1247 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ECZ 1247 have outstanding finance?

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