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J11 NGG

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 NGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2016 96,579 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Sep 2016 96,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,517 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,517 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,515 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,211 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,392 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,556 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,845 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

near side front tyre outer wal cut

Fail 1 Sep 2010 76,845 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

near side front tyre outer wal cut

Pass 13 Aug 2009 72,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 66,480 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,937 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,572 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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J11 NGG is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J11 NGG, 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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J11 NGG is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2000.

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