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B7 LGB

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,639 mi
Last recorded205,639 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 205,639 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 203,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 201,277 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 199,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 196,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 195,714 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 193,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 181,942 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 169,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 142,552 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,165 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 113,893 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake slight bind

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,086 miles

Slight noise from Nearside front wheel - possible wheel bearing

Slight play in steering

Fail 26 Feb 2013 102,940 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bad oil leak from rear of engine

Offside handfbrake cable corroded / swollen

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded ( part of flexis )

Slight noise from Nearside front wheel - possible wheel bearing

Slight play in steering

Pass 16 Mar 2012 90,619 miles

Oil leak

front and rear reg plates 3d effect letters

Fail 15 Mar 2012 90,619 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Oil leak

front and rear reg plates 3d effect letters

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,318 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

non obligatory stop light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,311 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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B7 LGB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B7 LGB, 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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B7 LGB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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