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J70 BUB

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,702 mi
Last recorded165,702 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 BUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 165,702 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 159,831 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,221 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 139,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 127,426 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 117,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

front & rear reg plates not showing postcode or bs number

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 31 Jul 2009 117,417 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

front & rear reg plates not showing postcode or bs number

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 20 Aug 2008 104,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 91,230 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 91,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,904 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 72,813 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 72,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 72,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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J70 BUB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J70 BUB, 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 J70 BUB registered?

J70 BUB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is J70 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 BUB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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