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K17 LDX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,061 mi
Last recorded151,061 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 LDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 151,061 miles

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

oil leak

slightly smoking

Fail 28 Oct 2016 151,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

slightly smoking

Pass 26 Nov 2015 146,097 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 146,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 140,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 140,791 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 132,633 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 124,141 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 124,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

under vehicle all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,974 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 111,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 104,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2008 97,056 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2008 97,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 86,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,126 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,126 miles

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

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

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

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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K17 LDX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 K17 LDX, 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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K17 LDX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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