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FJ51 EWK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,838 mi
Last recorded130,838 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 EWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 130,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 May 2017 130,838 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2016 111,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 111,352 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 99,856 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 91,142 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,142 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,460 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 87,460 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 84,963 miles

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sides

Fail 3 Apr 2012 84,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking on sides

Pass 5 Apr 2011 81,320 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 81,320 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 78,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 74,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Aux. Belt is worn and squeals

Engine management light is on.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,556 miles

Aux. Belt is worn and squeals

Engine management light is on.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,765 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,207 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 41,862 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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FJ51 EWK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ51 EWK, 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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FJ51 EWK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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