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D2 SMD

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,949 mi
Last recorded36,949 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 36,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 34,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 33,638 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 31,147 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 31,137 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 30,650 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 29,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 26,779 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,845 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 23,522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,550 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,911 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 12,272 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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D2 SMD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 D2 SMD, 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

How do I check the history of D2 SMD?

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What year was D2 SMD registered?

D2 SMD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is D2 SMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 SMD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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