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IIG 7749

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,327 mi
Last recorded131,327 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 7749
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

n/s inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

slight wear/play in front suspension top mountings

Fail 14 Jun 2018 127,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

IN MY OPINION THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVEN

suspension has been lowered

Pass 5 May 2017 114,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure bolt insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired rear pads fitted incorrectly (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,545 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 102,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,091 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,667 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 69,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 58,026 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,026 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,191 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly not showimg up on brake tester

Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake binding slightly not showimg up on brake tester

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,184 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 40,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight exhaust blow from front pipe.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,210 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 35,210 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 31,653 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind on n/s/r & o/s/r brakes.

Fail 7 Dec 2006 28,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,200 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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IIG 7749 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 IIG 7749, 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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IIG 7749 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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