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J6 ADX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,316 mi
Last recorded142,316 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 ADX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 142,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes to rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front anti roll bar link bush slight wear

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

low pad warning on

slight knocking from front but could not pinpoint

Fail 26 Aug 2016 142,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes to rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front anti roll bar link bush slight wear

low pad warning on

slight knocking from front but could not pinpoint

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,775 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes badly split and worn strong advise

both rear tyres very low tread and deteriorated in treads strong advise

o/s door mirror cracked strong advise

Fail 27 Aug 2015 134,775 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone rear bushes badly split and worn strong advise

both rear tyres very low tread and deteriorated in treads strong advise

o/s door mirror cracked strong advise

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,221 miles

damage to o/s/f bumber

handbrake lever travel

slight bind n/s/r hub

slight movement both front wishbone rear bushes

slight surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2013 123,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 123,822 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 113,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 104,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 104,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,136 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres close on inner edge

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 8 Mar 2010 200,530 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 200,512 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 176,115 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 30 Oct 2007 153,176 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 153,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 135,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 112,953 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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J6 ADX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J6 ADX, 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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J6 ADX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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