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FCZ 4746

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,576 mi
Last recorded82,576 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 4746
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 82,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 81,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 77,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 71,567 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 71,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,939 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,939 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,492 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,430 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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FCZ 4746 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FCZ 4746, 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 FCZ 4746 registered?

FCZ 4746 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FCZ 4746 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCZ 4746 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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