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M11 VWG

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,806 mi
Last recorded135,806 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2014 135,806 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 122,478 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 122,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,648 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play

Fail 8 Jun 2012 107,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front steering arm slight play

Pass 5 May 2011 101,492 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 101,492 miles

Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,767 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,747 miles

Aux belt perished

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Drivers Mirror in poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2008 84,747 miles

Aux belt perished

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Drivers Mirror in poor condition

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 75,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 67,188 miles

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO ,OUTER WALL

Pass 16 May 2005 57,818 miles

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

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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M11 VWG is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M11 VWG, 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 M11 VWG registered?

M11 VWG is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is M11 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M11 VWG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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