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GCZ 5177

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 5177
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,604 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 71,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 67,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 67,484 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 61,965 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 56,600 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 56,600 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 48,527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 48,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,483 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 5177 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GCZ 5177, 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 5177 registered?

GCZ 5177 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 5177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 5177 shows 10 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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