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HCZ 3804

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,577 mi
Last recorded182,577 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 3804
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 182,577 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod axel (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 182,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure loose at battery (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod axel (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 174,529 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 174,527 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 164,099 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 160,554 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 160,554 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 156,798 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 156,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NOTED ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 31 May 2010 152,675 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm.

both rear tyres 2mm.

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 139,730 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 139,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 3804 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 3804, 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 3804?

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What year was HCZ 3804 registered?

HCZ 3804 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is HCZ 3804 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 3804 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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