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K5 SAE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,195 mi
Last recorded149,195 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 149,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2019 149,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 136,684 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 132,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 128,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 124,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 117,633 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 111,005 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Fail 7 May 2013 111,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,454 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 101,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,306 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 87,948 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 72,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 67,877 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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K5 SAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K5 SAE, 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 K5 SAE registered?

K5 SAE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is K5 SAE safe to buy?

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