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A5 YDH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 127,220 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 125,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,421 miles

n/s/f n o/s/f discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 107,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 92,690 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,500 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 78,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nail in tyre

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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A5 YDH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A5 YDH, 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 A5 YDH registered?

A5 YDH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is A5 YDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 YDH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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