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J19 YMP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,037 mi
Last recorded32,037 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 YMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,037 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 32,000 miles

Oil leak various ()

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,766 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 30,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,491 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,139 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wipers average condition - passenger side rubber torn

OSR tyre surface deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,964 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,067 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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J19 YMP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J19 YMP, 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 J19 YMP registered?

J19 YMP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is J19 YMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 YMP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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