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G23 LJK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,325 mi
Last recorded102,325 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 LJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 102,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 102,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick point (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick point (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch trim loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,426 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 75,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,362 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,911 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,011 miles

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

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

Play to front strut top mountings

Fail 2 Mar 2021 61,010 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play to front strut top mountings

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 57,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2018 54,795 miles

Rear axle mounting bushes worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,820 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 24 Nov 2015 49,820 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,615 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 48,615 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,101 miles

centre stoplamp not connected

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,688 miles

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 13 Nov 2012 45,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light disconnected

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,606 miles

centre stop lamp disconected

Fail 18 Nov 2011 43,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre stop lamp disconected

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,841 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,633 miles

hi level stoplight disconnected

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,405 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,002 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2006 33,480 miles

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

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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G23 LJK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G23 LJK, 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 G23 LJK registered?

G23 LJK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is G23 LJK safe to buy?

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