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K3 UBU

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,076 mi
Last recorded119,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 UBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 119,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,170 miles

Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 116,170 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 109,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,557 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched by damaged wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, so noisey cant test for wheel bearing noise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 108,557 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched by damaged wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, so noisey cant test for wheel bearing noise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,530 miles

Coolant leak ()

oil level on min

p.a.s belt loose

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 106,278 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

oil level on min

p.a.s belt loose

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,284 miles

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount worn

p.a.s belt loose

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,284 miles

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount worn

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

p.a.s belt loose

temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,594 miles

coolant leak

Fail 24 Jun 2016 96,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,384 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,303 miles

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,965 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,911 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 81,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,146 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 62,146 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,661 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,735 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,188 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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K3 UBU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K3 UBU, 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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K3 UBU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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