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BP07 OGT

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

209,996 mi
Last recorded209,996 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 OGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 209,996 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 206,997 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 206,997 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 200,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 8 May 2013 200,517 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 19 Mar 2012 194,646 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 194,562 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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BP07 OGT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 BP07 OGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP07 OGT registered?

BP07 OGT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is BP07 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP07 OGT shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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