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BHZ 8445

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,235 mi
Last recorded159,235 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 8445
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 153,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 153,226 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 148,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 142,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 142,665 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 135,457 miles

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2013 135,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2012 128,096 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chip in the off side front headlight

off side front hub slightly damaged where the track rod end bolt sits

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

rear brake disks rotton

Fail 2 Mar 2012 128,096 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chip in the off side front headlight

off side front hub slightly damaged where the track rod end bolt sits

plastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

rear brake disks rotton

Pass 8 Feb 2011 120,601 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 120,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Both rear brake discs are very worn

Slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 18 Feb 2010 113,680 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 104,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside inner rack knuckle play

Fail 17 Feb 2009 104,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside inner rack knuckle play

Pass 13 Feb 2008 95,480 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 95,480 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 80,711 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,866 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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BHZ 8445 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BHZ 8445, 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 BHZ 8445 registered?

BHZ 8445 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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