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L7 TWE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,427 mi
Last recorded94,427 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 TWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,427 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 94,427 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 90,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,092 miles

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

Fail 2 Dec 2011 86,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split

Pass 24 Nov 2010 81,636 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,636 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,592 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 76,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,905 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 3 Dec 2007 59,961 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,959 miles

n/s track rod end dust cover split † †n/s/f drive shaft gaiter perished † †o/s/f head light bracket broken † †

Pass 23 Nov 2005 45,209 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 45,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L7 TWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol 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 L7 TWE, 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 L7 TWE registered?

L7 TWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is L7 TWE safe to buy?

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