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FG02 FLH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,241 mi
Last recorded119,241 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 FLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 117,761 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 117,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "kick-up" incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect "kick-up" incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 116,874 miles

N/S & O/S Headlamp aim "kick-off" patten to right not to left

Pass 26 May 2017 114,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 26 May 2017 114,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 31 May 2016 112,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 98,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant low

Pass 7 May 2013 85,077 miles

Both front brake discs are worn/deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 May 2013 85,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs are worn/deteriorated

Centre exhaust bracket is detached but not insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2012 70,689 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,987 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 44,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 41,679 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 39,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 33,943 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,471 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 FLH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

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

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