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ECZ 8765

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,247 mi
Last recorded191,247 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 8765
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 191,247 miles

Covers over wheel arches preventing complete corrosion check

Slight scratch on o/s screen-not affecting drivers view

Fail 29 May 2013 191,217 miles

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

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)

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

Covers over wheel arches preventing complete corrosion check

Slight scratch on o/s screen-not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 Apr 2012 172,262 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 155,943 miles

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

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

O/S headlamp reflector deteriated resulting in reduced light output.

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

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

Rear discs in very poor surface condition.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 155,943 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S headlamp reflector deteriated resulting in reduced light output.

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

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

Rear discs in very poor surface condition.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 138,710 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 138,710 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 121,691 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 109,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 109,129 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,925 miles

as per vt32 issued 14.53 29/06/2006

Fail 29 Jun 2006 78,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

f/brake discs deteriated

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2005 59,537 miles

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 8765 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 8765, 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 8765 registered?

ECZ 8765 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 8765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 8765 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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