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B19 ABK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,447 mi
Last recorded149,447 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 ABK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 149,447 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 139,650 miles

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

heat shield over catalyst insecure

left steering arm has slight movement/ freeplay

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroding thin

Pass 20 Dec 2013 128,815 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 128,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear bearing not tested as brake binding

Pass 13 Dec 2012 119,107 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 112,680 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R park brake not fully returning.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 96,397 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 96,379 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are feathered on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre section mount corroded through

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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B19 ABK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B19 ABK, 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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B19 ABK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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