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G9 MVW

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 MVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,875 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,511 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 91,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 101,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 101,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 81,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 97,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,095 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

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

Offside Front Inner play in inner track rod

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate is missing

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,065 miles

Nearside Front brake system back plate is missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,950 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,670 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,475 miles

Coolant leak ()

EML light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,869 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,507 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,919 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,173 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 36,173 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,677 miles

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

nearside wiper torn

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,130 miles

front discs and pads worn

osf lower arm bush split

rear axel bushers worn

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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G9 MVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 G9 MVW, 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 G9 MVW registered?

G9 MVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is G9 MVW safe to buy?

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