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GLZ 4038

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,921 mi
Last recorded203,921 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 4038
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 203,921 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside parking brake performance low

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 196,678 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake slightly binding,offside parking brake performance low

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 3 Nov 2016 196,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front under tray insecure

offside rear brake slightly binding,offside parking brake performance low

rear exhaust mounting broken

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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GLZ 4038 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 GLZ 4038, 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 GLZ 4038 registered?

GLZ 4038 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is GLZ 4038 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 4038 shows 3 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.

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