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W44 BAM

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 BAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 110,160 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 109,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 109,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 107,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,005 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,875 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,157 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner steering arm slightly play

Pass 27 Jun 2015 103,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 100,153 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 97,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 91,513 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2012 91,513 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,861 miles

o/s front wish bone rear bush slight play

Pass 5 May 2009 46,930 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,930 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 43,215 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 43,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2007 37,344 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 37,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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W44 BAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W44 BAM, 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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W44 BAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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