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BNT 686K

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

367,059 mi
Last recorded367,059 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 686K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 367,059 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 367,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 349,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 349,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 331,204 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 295,403 miles

Front TRAILING ARM BUSHES HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY

Nearside Front INNER RACK JOINT HAVE PLAY

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 295,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front TRAILING ARM BUSHES HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY

Nearside Front INNER RACK JOINT HAVE PLAY

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 278,776 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front minor corrosion to outer wheel arch

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak located around intercooler ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 278,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front minor corrosion to outer wheel arch

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak located around intercooler ()

Rear Stop lamp not working nearside and offside. high level light still working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 258,885 miles

ESP lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust catalyst rusted around the welded joints

Front bumper damaged/insecure

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Rear road springs very rusty

Slight play in the steering rack

Fail 20 Jul 2015 258,883 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ESP lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Exhaust catalyst rusted around the welded joints

Front bumper damaged/insecure

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Rear road springs very rusty

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2014 245,391 miles

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

slight play n/s rack end

Fail 22 Jul 2014 245,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 4 Jul 2013 218,551 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 218,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 198,551 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight movement o/s inner steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2012 198,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight movement o/s inner steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2011 171,755 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 147,244 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 147,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 126,586 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 126,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BNT 686K is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BNT 686K, 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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BNT 686K is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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