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A17 UMB

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,510 mi
Last recorded124,510 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 UMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 124,510 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 114,651 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2010 105,585 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2009 96,791 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,930 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 May 2007 77,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 May 2007 77,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 70,035 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 70,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A17 UMB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A17 UMB, 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 A17 UMB registered?

A17 UMB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is A17 UMB safe to buy?

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