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FE52 FFL

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,674 mi
Last recorded141,674 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 FFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 141,674 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,536 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,160 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,032 miles

o/s/r disc very poor

Fail 24 Sep 2012 97,032 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r disc very poor

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,451 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,451 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,093 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,174 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,128 miles

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

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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FE52 FFL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE52 FFL, 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 FE52 FFL registered?

FE52 FFL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is FE52 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 FFL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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