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H8 YJB

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,664 mi
Last recorded189,664 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 YJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 189,664 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to both outer sills

Pass 20 Dec 2018 183,584 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both trailing arm bushes worn

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 2 Oct 2017 171,561 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 171,543 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,811 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 162,811 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 151,066 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 139,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 125,273 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 117,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 106,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 86,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,832 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 76,832 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 63,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 51,866 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 51,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H8 YJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H8 YJB, 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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H8 YJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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