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G15 SPC

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,063 mi
Last recorded135,063 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 SPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 135,063 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,669 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 134,669 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,582 miles

both front inner sills crushed and corroded by jacking points

Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 134,583 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

hand brake only just made requirements

n/s/f wing damaged

oil leak

o/s/f drive shaft and anti roll bar show signs of fouling on each other

Fail 29 Jan 2016 134,582 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electrical wiring insecure wires near brake and clutch pedals (1.9.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure top mount insecure/worn (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

engine light on

hand brake only just made requirements

n/s/f wing damaged

oil leak

o/s/f drive shaft and anti roll bar show signs of fouling on each other

Pass 15 Nov 2014 132,629 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 132,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 114,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,050 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 98,856 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 89,526 miles

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

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolent warning

engine light on

slight play in nearside and off side steering rack arms

Fail 13 Oct 2008 86,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

coolent warning

engine light on

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

slight play in nearside and off side steering rack arms

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,732 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 80,732 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,638 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,699 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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G15 SPC is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G15 SPC, 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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G15 SPC is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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