MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GLZ 5891 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 5891, 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 GLZ 5891 registered?
GLZ 5891 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is GLZ 5891 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GLZ 5891 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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