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FG02 FAK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,460 mi
Last recorded84,460 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 FAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,460 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,610 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack from edge of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,638 miles

engine/emissions light on

Fail 4 Sep 2015 73,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine/emissions light on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mangement light on

nearsied front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 18 Aug 2014 69,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mangement light on

nearsied front tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml is on

Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,968 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,865 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 45,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,203 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FG02 FAK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG02 FAK, 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.

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What year was FG02 FAK registered?

FG02 FAK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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