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H18 WJF

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

200,101 mi
Last recorded200,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 WJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 200,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 196,777 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 194,261 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 182,504 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 182,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 174,471 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 174,445 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 174,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,871 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 169,871 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 166,478 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 166,478 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 163,053 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 163,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 160,025 miles

o/s front top mount has play

Fail 24 Mar 2014 160,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front top mount has play

Fail 22 Mar 2013 156,646 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 156,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 151,582 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front strut top mountains have slight lift when wheel is off the ground

Fail 3 Mar 2012 151,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front strut top mountains have slight lift when wheel is off the ground

Pass 15 Jan 2011 142,296 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 142,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 130,171 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 130,171 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 115,598 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 66,603 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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H18 WJF is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H18 WJF, 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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H18 WJF is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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