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M15 LFG

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 LFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 138,402 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

O/S/F inner rack joint has room

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 138,402 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

O/S/F inner rack joint has room

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 130,757 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 130,672 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 122,992 miles

Nearside Rear Disc Pitted

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 114,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,168 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 105,168 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 88,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,471 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 52,820 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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M15 LFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M15 LFG, 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 M15 LFG registered?

M15 LFG is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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