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F888 VSD

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,249 mi
Last recorded130,249 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 VSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 130,249 miles

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 125,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 121,267 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,768 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,819 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,979 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 48,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 May 2006 48,082 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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F888 VSD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F888 VSD, 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 F888 VSD registered?

F888 VSD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is F888 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F888 VSD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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