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M15 SNK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,336 mi
Last recorded147,336 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 SNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 147,336 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 147,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,490 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

anti-roll bar bushes worn

front tyres on 2mm

nearside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

nearside steering rack gaitor slight damage

offside rear tyre on 2mm

rear bump stops broken

Pass 23 Sep 2013 129,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 120,280 miles

rear discs have corossion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 120,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs have corossion

Pass 28 Jul 2011 110,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 28 Jul 2011 110,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in offside steering rack knuckle

Fail 9 Jul 2010 101,056 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in offside steering rack knuckle

Fail 3 Jul 2009 90,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S and O/S Front tyres have a depth of 3.0mm. N/S and O/S Rear tyres have a depth of 2.5 mm

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S and O/S Front tyres have a depth of 3.0mm. N/S and O/S Rear tyres have a depth of 2.5 mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,567 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 79,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,980 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,316 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 SNK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M15 SNK, 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 SNK registered?

M15 SNK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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