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ECZ 5054

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,810 mi
Last recorded140,810 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 5054
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 140,810 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 140,800 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 139,453 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 133,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 133,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,442 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid resivoir overfilled

Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid resivoir overfilled

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,150 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 108,150 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,692 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 89,692 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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 5054 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 5054, 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 5054 registered?

ECZ 5054 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is ECZ 5054 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 5054 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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