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K40 RLL

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 RLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,569 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 91,551 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2005 62,983 miles

all four brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 13 Oct 2005 59,639 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear 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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K40 RLL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K40 RLL, 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 K40 RLL registered?

K40 RLL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is K40 RLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 RLL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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