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ECZ 1253

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,102 mi
Last recorded116,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1253
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 116,102 miles

old pads fitted to new discs rear

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Power steering pipes corroded

both front tyres low

corrosion in n/s/f outer sill but not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Jan 2019 116,163 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded

corrosion in n/s/f outer sill but not within prescribed area

old pads fitted to new discs rear

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,490 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 106,075 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Sep 2016 106,070 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 101,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,163 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,021 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 88,127 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,171 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 85,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,648 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine idle speed fluctuating.

rear wheels showing damage.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 79,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine idle speed fluctuating.

rear wheels showing damage.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,019 miles

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

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,967 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 61,967 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 1253 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 1253, 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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ECZ 1253 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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