MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ05 FMS is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 GJ05 FMS, 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 GJ05 FMS?
You can check the full history of GJ05 FMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GJ05 FMS registered?
GJ05 FMS is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2000.
Is GJ05 FMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ05 FMS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GJ05 FMS have outstanding finance?
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