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L700 MCT

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,929 mi
Last recorded241,929 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 MCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 241,929 miles

All 4 tyres are worn on inside

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Dec 2014 241,928 miles

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

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

All 4 tyres are worn on inside

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Sep 2013 229,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 211,870 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 194,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 182,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 170,782 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 170,782 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear at front anti-roll bar bushes offside and nearside

wear at front lower suspension wishbone bushes

wear at nearside steering drumstick

Pass 29 Aug 2008 155,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 139,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 126,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 115,927 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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L700 MCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L700 MCT, 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 L700 MCT registered?

L700 MCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is L700 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 MCT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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