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EFZ 6115

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,590 mi
Last recorded140,590 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 6115
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 140,590 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 140,297 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 119,977 miles

rear bump stops perished

Fail 7 Feb 2019 119,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 98,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid cannot be opened from outside. (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,071 miles

Emissions only just meeting requirements

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,320 miles

Nearside front outer c\v boot securing clip leaking slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,248 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area

centre exhaust slight leak

nearside wiper split at end

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,404 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,404 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,528 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EFZ 6115 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EFZ 6115, 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 EFZ 6115 registered?

EFZ 6115 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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