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FJZ 8862

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,992 mi
Last recorded201,992 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 8862
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 201,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 28 Jul 2015 185,160 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 185,155 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 173,559 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 173,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 161,056 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 161,056 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 151,969 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 151,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 143,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 133,102 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 133,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 24 Jun 2009 124,499 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Jun 2009 124,499 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 22 Jun 2008 110,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 97,892 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 91,012 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 90,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FJZ 8862 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJZ 8862, 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 FJZ 8862 registered?

FJZ 8862 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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