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HKZ 9783

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,948 mi
Last recorded158,948 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 9783
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 158,948 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 154,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 150,243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 147,064 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 143,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 139,133 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 136,307 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 136,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise child seat fitted to o/s rear seat at time of test

advise emissions may change with exhaust problem rectified

Pass 19 Jul 2014 131,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 131,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,525 miles

advise on rear n/s discs condition

Fail 8 Aug 2013 127,525 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

advise on rear n/s discs condition

Pass 3 Aug 2012 123,665 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 120,140 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 116,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 112,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 109,133 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 105,403 miles

nearside + offside front and rear tyres have small cracks.

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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HKZ 9783 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HKZ 9783, 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

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What year was HKZ 9783 registered?

HKZ 9783 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2000.

Is HKZ 9783 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKZ 9783 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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