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K4 NBX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,337 mi
Last recorded211,337 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 NBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 211,337 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 197,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 181,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 181,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 163,974 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 163,974 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 149,418 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 149,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 134,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 134,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 120,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 104,767 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 104,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 42,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 90,702 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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K4 NBX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K4 NBX, 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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K4 NBX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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