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GK51 HMV

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,190 mi
Last recorded163,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 163,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 160,778 miles

Exhaust front section corroded and has slight blow.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play *** advise attention *** BORDERLINE (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2018 160,778 miles

Exhaust front section corroded and has slight blow.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play *** advise attention *** BORDERLINE (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 159,167 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 May 2017 159,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 155,719 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 155,713 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 149,698 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 147,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 140,678 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 126,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,633 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 107,964 miles

horn may soon need attention

Pass 20 Jan 2010 99,012 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear number plate poor condition

rear subframe bushes poor condition (soon need replacing)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,426 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti rollbar D bushes slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,067 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,044 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,381 miles

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

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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GK51 HMV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK51 HMV, 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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What year was GK51 HMV registered?

GK51 HMV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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