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FLZ 8112

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,891 mi
Last recorded116,891 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 8112
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,891 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 116,787 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,692 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nail in offside front tyre

slight bind at offside rear brake

slight play at upper steering column

Fail 28 Jan 2016 96,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured at lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside outer tail light not working

slight bind at offside rear brake

slight play at upper steering column

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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FLZ 8112 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FLZ 8112, 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

How do I check the history of FLZ 8112?

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What year was FLZ 8112 registered?

FLZ 8112 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is FLZ 8112 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 8112 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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