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J12 WDH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,300 mi
Last recorded181,300 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 WDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 181,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 181,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 181,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 180,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 174,499 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 17,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 160,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 148,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 148,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 134,771 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 134,771 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 118,761 miles

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 8 May 2007 81,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,672 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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J12 WDH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J12 WDH, 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 J12 WDH registered?

J12 WDH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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