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B19 OBR

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,933 mi
Last recorded136,933 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 OBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 132,166 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 124,351 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 124,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,989 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 117,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out shape slightly as wel (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre exhaust surport bracket welds broken

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 110,391 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 98,046 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 1 Feb 2013 98,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag lamp "on"

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,253 miles

airbag lamp "on"

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,769 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 10 Feb 2010 77,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,898 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 71,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,062 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,623 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,136 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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B19 OBR is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B19 OBR, 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 B19 OBR registered?

B19 OBR is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is B19 OBR safe to buy?

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