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HCZ 1533

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,972 mi
Last recorded165,972 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 1533
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 165,972 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 165,863 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 165,863 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 154,281 miles

Engine management light on.

Front grill damaged.

Nearside headlamp cover lens cracked.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 154,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on.

Front grill damaged.

Nearside headlamp cover lens cracked.

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 126,293 miles

engine smoking badly

Fail 30 Dec 2010 126,293 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine smoking badly

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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HCZ 1533 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HCZ 1533, 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

How do I check the history of HCZ 1533?

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What year was HCZ 1533 registered?

HCZ 1533 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is HCZ 1533 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 1533 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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