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K44 DCH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,908 mi
Last recorded157,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 DCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 157,908 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 155,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 152,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 147,422 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 147,943 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 144,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 141,942 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 141,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 141,920 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 131,784 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 118,558 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,558 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 105,096 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 105,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,800 miles

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

engine cooling fan inoperative

front brake discs 'lipped'

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak from engine sump

some wear/corrosion to rear brake discs

spare tyre flat

surface cracks to offside rear tyre tread

wipers slow in operation but still clears screen

Fail 4 Jul 2011 98,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs 'lipped'

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

oil leak from engine sump

some wear/corrosion to rear brake discs

spare tyre flat

surface cracks to offside rear tyre tread

wipers slow in operation but still clears screen

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,595 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,940 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,537 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 72,533 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake discs and pads are becoming heavily worn

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 6 Jul 2006 57,523 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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K44 DCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K44 DCH, 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 K44 DCH registered?

K44 DCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is K44 DCH safe to buy?

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