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J14 MCM

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

150,420 mi
Last recorded150,420 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 MCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,420 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,111 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 147,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 141,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,524 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 134,524 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working on all time (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 122,421 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 122,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 112,669 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found with pry bar (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 13 Feb 2016 104,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint found with pry bar (2.4.G.2)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 91,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,789 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,660 miles

advise n/s inner steering rack knuckle free play

Fail 8 Jul 2011 63,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise n/s inner steering rack knuckle free play

Fail 3 Aug 2010 61,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,453 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 59,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,750 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,499 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,494 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,853 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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J14 MCM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 J14 MCM, 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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J14 MCM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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