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1339FSG

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,815 mi
Last recorded183,815 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1339FSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 183,815 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 183,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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1339FSG is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 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 1339FSG, 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 25 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 1339FSG registered?

1339FSG is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is 1339FSG safe to buy?

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