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H32 BDB

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,301 mi
Last recorded160,301 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH32 BDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 160,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, at flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 160,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, at flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides, Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 153,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 153,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 147,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Undertray loose

Pass 21 Oct 2019 143,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 127,469 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,468 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 120,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 120,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 112,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 112,125 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,332 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 103,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

r/o/s tyre 4mm tread depth

Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,642 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

o/s/r door does not open

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,054 miles

front and rear reg plates starting to delaminate

front brake discs corroded and rusted on inner edge

n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear mounting bushes perished and starting to split

rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s/r door will not open from inside or out

Fail 13 Oct 2009 69,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Door not opening

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,420 miles

O/S/R Door not opening

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,146 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm inner edge bald

o/s/f tyre 3mm inner edge bald

o/s/r/door wont open

Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,293 miles

r/ axle beam bushes bonding starting to break away

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,299 miles

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

scoring on inner surface of front brake discs

unable to open r/o/s door from inside or out

Pass 4 Oct 2005 46,312 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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H32 BDB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H32 BDB, 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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H32 BDB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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