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J100 POO

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,534 mi
Last recorded66,534 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 POO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 66,534 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,501 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 64,684 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 62,642 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,968 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 61,968 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,864 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,236 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,395 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,474 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,986 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,050 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,863 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,925 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 38,281 miles

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

Child seat fitted in n/s/r - unable to fully examine seat belt.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,281 miles

Child seat fitted in n/s/r - unable to fully examine seat belt.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,567 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2006 35,050 miles

Both front & rear No plates faded

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Dec 2006 35,050 miles

Both front & rear No plates faded

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,656 miles

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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J100 POO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J100 POO, 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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J100 POO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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