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GCZ 4934

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,621 mi
Last recorded115,621 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 4934
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 115,621 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,757 miles

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

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,337 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,521 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 86,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,842 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 76,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 65,464 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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GCZ 4934 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GCZ 4934, 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 GCZ 4934 registered?

GCZ 4934 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is GCZ 4934 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 4934 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GCZ 4934 have outstanding finance?

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