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EKZ 7510

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,811 mi
Last recorded143,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKZ 7510
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 143,811 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 143,196 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,882 miles

front suspension arms - wear to rear bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2015 139,882 miles

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

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

front suspension arms - wear to rear bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2014 137,720 miles

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

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

front suspension wish bones - wear to rear bushes -- play in steering rack inner joint - n/s

Fail 27 Jan 2014 137,720 miles

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

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

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

front suspension wish bones - wear to rear bushes -- play in steering rack inner joint - n/s

Pass 25 Jan 2013 130,518 miles

wear to rear brake pads - near limit -- rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 130,518 miles

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

wear to rear brake pads - near limit -- rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 124,271 miles

wear to rear brake discs + pads -- wear to rear axle bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 116,183 miles

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 28 Jan 2011 116,183 miles

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

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,180 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 96,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 90,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,809 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 7510 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 7510, 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 EKZ 7510 registered?

EKZ 7510 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is EKZ 7510 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKZ 7510 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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