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JAZ 3801

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 3801
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 146,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 146,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s head lamp has condensation in it

Pass 25 Oct 2012 130,762 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 130,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 114,717 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,471 miles

1) Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F top suspension mounts.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,471 miles

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

1) Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F top suspension mounts.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,367 miles

1) Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F upper suspension attachment.

3) N/S/R Tyre wearing unevan on inner edge.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 86,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

1) Slight play in N/S/F and O/S/F upper suspension attachment.

2) Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

3) N/S/R Tyre wearing unevan on inner edge.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,714 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corrosion/rear

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 61,236 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,216 miles

rear exhaust rusty rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,472 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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JAZ 3801 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JAZ 3801, 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 JAZ 3801 registered?

JAZ 3801 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is JAZ 3801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 3801 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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