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G16 TJJ

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,560 mi
Last recorded134,560 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 TJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 134,560 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,934 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 115,960 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 115,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Slight binding in n/s/f brake.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 109,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 100,300 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,263 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,609 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 69,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,529 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 58,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 54,901 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 54,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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G16 TJJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G16 TJJ, 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 G16 TJJ registered?

G16 TJJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is G16 TJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 TJJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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