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EKZ 5080

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,495 mi
Last recorded196,495 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 5080
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 196,495 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 196,426 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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EKZ 5080 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKZ 5080, 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

How do I check the history of EKZ 5080?

You can check the full history of EKZ 5080 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EKZ 5080 registered?

EKZ 5080 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 August 2000.

Is EKZ 5080 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 5080 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKZ 5080 have outstanding finance?

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