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AJN 5X

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,755 mi
Last recorded76,755 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJN 5X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 76,755 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant weep

Pass 1 Oct 2024 67,026 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,455 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,318 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 20,554 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 7,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 6,830 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 6,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 4,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 3,608 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 1,692 miles

All tyures just starting to crack around circumference of tread but currently meets MOT requirements

Pass 23 Apr 2012 1,483 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 1,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 1,226 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 1,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 1,160 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 1,024 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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AJN 5X is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJN 5X, 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 AJN 5X registered?

AJN 5X is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is AJN 5X safe to buy?

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