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J11 LRJ

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 LRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 96,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 81,300 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 68,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,963 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 67,961 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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 Trail arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,966 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,335 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 49,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,249 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,140 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 45,140 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,702 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 40,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J11 LRJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J11 LRJ, 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 J11 LRJ registered?

J11 LRJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is J11 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 LRJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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