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FJC 50Y

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,205 mi
Last recorded60,205 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJC 50Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,205 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 51,680 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,134 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 48,134 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,656 miles

advise offside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,712 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,999 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 31,997 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,776 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,391 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 26,391 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,238 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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FJC 50Y is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJC 50Y, 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 FJC 50Y registered?

FJC 50Y is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is FJC 50Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJC 50Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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