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A18 VNS

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,494 mi
Last recorded124,494 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2014 124,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 118,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 118,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,051 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and bald on inner edges

Front and rear tyre sizes different

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Play in both track rod end ball joints

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Fail 5 Apr 2011 108,051 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and bald on inner edges

Front and rear tyre sizes different

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Play in both track rod end ball joints

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 100,253 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 93,247 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 93,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,102 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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A18 VNS is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A18 VNS, 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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A18 VNS is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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