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FKZ 7548

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,805 mi
Last recorded149,805 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 7548
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 149,805 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre low pressure

slight play near side steering

Pass 25 Oct 2013 145,695 miles

Exhaust cat heat shield insecure

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 145,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust cat heat shield insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 140,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 134,982 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

driver's seat belt slightly fluffed/frayed

offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2011 134,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

driver's seat belt slightly fluffed/frayed

offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2010 123,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs pitted on inner face

inner cv boots loose on shafts

Pass 29 Oct 2010 123,411 miles

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

front brake discs pitted on inner face

inner cv boots loose on shafts

Pass 31 Oct 2009 108,097 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 108,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 92,225 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 92,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,580 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,873 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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FKZ 7548 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FKZ 7548, 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 FKZ 7548 registered?

FKZ 7548 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is FKZ 7548 safe to buy?

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