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GLZ 5001

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,213 mi
Last recorded88,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 5001
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2026 88,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 87,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 86,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,236 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 85,124 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,739 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 79,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,398 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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GLZ 5001 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GLZ 5001, 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 5001 registered?

GLZ 5001 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is GLZ 5001 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 5001 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GLZ 5001 have outstanding finance?

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