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L888 GER

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,088 mi
Last recorded132,088 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 GER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 132,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front ttyre has sidewall damage .not down to cord

nearside rear tyre is worn close to he wear bars

Fail 2 May 2012 132,086 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front ttyre has sidewall damage .not down to cord

nearside rear tyre is worn close to he wear bars

Pass 19 Apr 2011 125,902 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 121,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 120,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 115,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 113,013 miles

advise rear brake hose ferals rusting

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 109,522 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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L888 GER is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L888 GER, 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 L888 GER registered?

L888 GER is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is L888 GER safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 GER shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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