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H3 RHV

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,362 mi
Last recorded98,362 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 RHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 98,362 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 92,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 79,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,450 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,650 miles

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

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 69,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,289 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,145 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 4 Feb 2013 66,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,964 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,692 miles

engine oil leak

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing low on the inner and outer edges and have perished tread and sidewalls

Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,691 miles

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

engine oil leak

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing low on the inner and outer edges and have perished tread and sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,502 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/ sill damaged

rear silencer corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,478 miles

centre silencer in poor condition

front tyre tread low & worn on edges

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 37,478 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,178 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 29,166 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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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H3 RHV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H3 RHV, 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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H3 RHV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2000.

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