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H9 EAJ

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 EAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 112,980 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,141 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 16 Jan 2016 105,831 miles

slight play in off side steering rack end

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,783 miles

Coolant leak

rear brake discs worn

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,705 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,546 miles

rear axle carrier bushes slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,359 miles

Oil filler cap missing

Rear Axle bushes splitting

Fail 26 Aug 2008 72,020 miles

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

Rear Axle bushes splitting

Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,020 miles

Rear Axle bushes splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,353 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,353 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 51,546 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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H9 EAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 H9 EAJ, 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 H9 EAJ registered?

H9 EAJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is H9 EAJ safe to buy?

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