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H4 VSW

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 VSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,874 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/bulkhead to inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded but not likely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump and gearbox area covered in oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,699 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,025 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 84,025 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,591 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 82,591 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,715 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,840 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,285 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 71,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 61,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 54,906 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle bushes detiorated

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,853 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,101 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H4 VSW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H4 VSW, 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 H4 VSW registered?

H4 VSW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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