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EIG 7244

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,910 mi
Last recorded164,910 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 7244
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 164,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 160,077 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 155,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 151,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 141,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 126,171 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 126,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 110,993 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 78,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 78,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 70,492 miles

Both front discs are pitted/corroded on inner faces

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Bracket for centre exhaust corroded, but is secure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EIG 7244 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EIG 7244, 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 EIG 7244 registered?

EIG 7244 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is EIG 7244 safe to buy?

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