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J5 NBH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,002 mi
Last recorded81,002 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 NBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to limit

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,227 miles

both front wish bone rear bushes worn

both rear axle mount bushes worn

centre exhaust mount

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,535 miles

both head lamp images

both rear axle bushes worn

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside front lower wish bone rear bush worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,776 miles

both rear axle bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,720 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear axle bushes

rear brake discs

Fail 24 Nov 2014 66,720 miles

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

rear axle bushes

rear brake discs

center exhaust mounting

front brake disc corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,078 miles

centre exhaust mounting

front brake discs corroded badly

offside front and rear tyre worn to limit

undertray security

Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,616 miles

front and rear brake disc corrosion

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,244 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,702 miles

both head lamp images

corrosion to both front brake discs

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,532 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,373 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,474 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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J5 NBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J5 NBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 NBH registered?

J5 NBH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is J5 NBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 NBH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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