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J17 SJV

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,712 mi
Last recorded141,712 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 SJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,649 miles

coolant leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 128,621 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted

coolent leak

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 118,710 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted

several water leaks from engine/radiator

Fail 20 Jan 2015 118,710 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake warning light illuminating on dash

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted

several water leaks from engine/radiator

Fail 13 Sep 2013 110,852 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

slight play offside inner rack end

Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,852 miles

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

slight play offside inner rack end

Fail 29 Aug 2012 101,214 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,214 miles

Offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 92,711 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,330 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 87,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 81,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 71,799 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,362 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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J17 SJV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J17 SJV, 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 J17 SJV registered?

J17 SJV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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