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ECZ 1887

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,794 mi
Last recorded141,794 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1887
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 141,794 miles

both rear shox absorbers dust covers broken away and worn

Fail 8 Jul 2013 141,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear shox absorbers dust covers broken away and worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 136,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 133,339 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

front registration plate cracked

rear discs poor condition

rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Jul 2011 133,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

front registration plate cracked

rear discs poor condition

rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jul 2010 128,895 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 128,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 124,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 121,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 111,816 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 111,815 miles

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

. † † † †front tyre tread depths near legal minimum.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,027 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 92,026 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 1887 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 1887, 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 ECZ 1887 registered?

ECZ 1887 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 1887 safe to buy?

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