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GM03 EER

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,894 mi
Last recorded202,894 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 EER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 202,894 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 202,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 193,875 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 181,736 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 171,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 157,522 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 144,579 miles

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 133,427 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PADS LOW BUT WHITHIN LIMITS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 133,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PADS LOW BUT WHITHIN LIMITS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 119,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 108,158 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 108,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,756 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 72,207 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 72,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 53,803 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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GM03 EER is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM03 EER, 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 GM03 EER registered?

GM03 EER is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GM03 EER safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 EER shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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