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L999 EDE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 EDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,595 miles

exhaust mounts becoming corroded

recommend front and rear brake discs at next pad changes

Pass 23 Aug 2014 73,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust clamp/ joiner is corroded

recommend front and rear brake discs at next pad changes

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside 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)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre is 3mm in centre

Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,824 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light is on

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

spare tyre is flat

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

recommend front and rear brake discs at pad changes

spare tyre is flat

Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,650 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 22,834 miles

Flat battery half way through MOT Test

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

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

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

Rear No plate is deteriorated

centre stop lamp only partially working (on the ends only)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 19,198 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 15,323 miles

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

both rear tyre pressures appear low

nsr door does not open but shuts securely

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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L999 EDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L999 EDE, 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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L999 EDE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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