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FG02 FBL

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,155 mi
Last recorded105,155 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 FBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 105,155 miles

centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating

n/s main and rear brake pipes corroding

osr brake binding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,507 miles

exhaust corroding

main and rear brake pipes corroding

nsf shocker misted

play in steering

Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear brake flex ferrels corroded

wipers worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,355 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,440 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 72,440 miles

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

n/s wiper worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,245 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,321 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 36,165 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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FG02 FBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

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

Is FG02 FBL safe to buy?

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