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H42 EEU

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,308 mi
Last recorded199,308 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 EEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 199,308 miles

Oil leak

both sills have slight corrosion

rear ant-roll bar corroded

slight movement in both top monts

Pass 30 Nov 2013 194,375 miles

both sills corroded

rear axel bushes detoriated but not resulting in movement

sdlight play in both front top mounts

slight corrosion in fuel filler neck

Pass 3 Nov 2012 190,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 188,729 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 188,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 182,902 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 9 Aug 2010 182,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 3 Sep 2009 179,299 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 172,013 miles

Front and rear brake discs are getting poor

Pass 11 Aug 2007 162,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 160,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 158,196 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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H42 EEU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H42 EEU, 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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H42 EEU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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