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L666 DBD

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,990 mi
Last recorded124,990 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 DBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,990 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

child seat fitted nsr

engine management light on

nsr handbrake cable casing splitting

oil leak

osr & nsr tyres veneer splitting on inner walls no cords exposed advise replacement

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,751 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 117,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,957 miles

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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,583 miles

centre exhaust bracket loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,032 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 165,942 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 165,942 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 144,756 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 134,246 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007

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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L666 DBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L666 DBD, 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 L666 DBD registered?

L666 DBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is L666 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 DBD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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