No, W686 BUA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for W686 BUA?

The MOT for W686 BUA is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 February 2016.

What is the recorded mileage of W686 BUA?

The recorded mileage for W686 BUA is 142,083 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W686 BUA ULEZ compliant?

No, W686 BUA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · W686 BUA

W686 BUA

2000 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 142,083 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/02/2016
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 142,083 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 26/02/2016

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 142,083 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2000
Engine: 2000cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

W686 BUA Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2015
142,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for W686BUA

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

W686 BUA Mileage History

26/06/200658,023 mi
04/07/200658,023 mi
28/06/200768,428 mi+10,405 mi
30/06/200768,428 mi
10/07/200881,153 mi+12,725 mi
08/07/200992,578 mi+11,425 mi
08/07/200992,578 mi
23/02/201096,863 mi+4,285 mi
08/02/2011106,703 mi+9,840 mi
08/02/2011106,703 mi
10/02/2012114,580 mi+7,877 mi
10/02/2012114,583 mi+3 mi
28/01/2013125,815 mi+11,232 mi
28/01/2013125,818 mi+3 mi
23/02/2014135,205 mi+9,387 mi
27/02/2014135,226 mi+21 mi
05/02/2015142,083 mi+6,857 mi
05/02/2015142,083 mi

Average of roughly 9,758 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

W686 BUA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 15:27

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Golf (W686 BUA) between June 2006 and February 2015.

The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 05 February 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY