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F22 JEF

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,998 mi
Last recorded131,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 JEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 131,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 131,477 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 130,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 129,692 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 128,939 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,803 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 126,862 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 126,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 123,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,210 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear tyres slightly perished and mishaped

Pass 28 Jul 2016 122,451 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 122,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 119,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,756 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 102,407 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 87,886 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 87,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,381 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,654 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,173 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 19 Sep 2007 62,173 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,525 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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F22 JEF is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F22 JEF, 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 F22 JEF registered?

F22 JEF is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is F22 JEF safe to buy?

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