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D21 LDS

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,157 mi
Last recorded104,157 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 LDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 104,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,777 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

centre stop lamp not working but unable to confirm its functional

slight corrosion of fuel tank securing straps ( still secure)

Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,777 miles

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt slipping and very loose (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

centre stop lamp not working but unable to confirm its functional

mil lamp indicates a fault (intermitant)

slight corrosion of fuel tank securing straps ( still secure)

Pass 12 Jan 2021 102,926 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 102,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,999 miles

EML on dash

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 100,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,510 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,510 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning light indicate fault

Pass 30 Aug 2014 93,994 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 93,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine check light on

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 92,218 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,218 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,274 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 89,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 81,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,138 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,203 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,199 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 70,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,187 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,821 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,121 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 47,893 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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D21 LDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D21 LDS, 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 D21 LDS registered?

D21 LDS is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is D21 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 LDS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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