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H12 VYH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests43 (35 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.4%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 VYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

35 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 108,951 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

surface rust

Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,257 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 146,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 99,239 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

long handbrake

Fail 21 Mar 2025 99,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

long handbrake

Pass 13 Apr 2024 144,976 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 144,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 138,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 138,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,478 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,025 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 96,024 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 95,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking but no visible cords

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,644 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 123,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,102 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 107,758 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 107,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,474 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 88,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 88,342 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 85,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat will not tilt forward

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,158 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,476 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,171 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,936 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,744 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 75,916 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,535 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 73,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,124 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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H12 VYH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.4%.

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 H12 VYH, 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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H12 VYH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2000.

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