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ECZ 1260

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1260
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 142,365 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 142,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

drivers seat adjuster missing to drop seat forward

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 128,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 121,712 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 121,364 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 1260 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ECZ 1260, 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 ECZ 1260 registered?

ECZ 1260 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is ECZ 1260 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 1260 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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