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B22 AWK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

194,840 mi
Last recorded194,840 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 AWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 194,840 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside sill damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2026 194,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside sill damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2025 182,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 182,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 172,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 171,607 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 169,534 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 165,147 miles

front number plate deteriorated

front wishbone bushes have slight play

nearside front cv gaiter perishing

offside door mirror damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,098 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 158,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 153,991 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 153,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Niel in the Tyre

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 148,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 148,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 142,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 128,076 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,823 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 93,083 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,210 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 86,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,230 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,874 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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B22 AWK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B22 AWK, 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 B22 AWK registered?

B22 AWK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is B22 AWK safe to buy?

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