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J16 HAX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

196,668 mi
Last recorded196,668 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 HAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 196,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 193,987 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 189,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 185,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 180,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 176,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

floor and outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 170,186 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear suspension arms corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Mar 2019 170,182 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

cut in o/s/f tyre

rear suspension arms corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Mar 2018 163,973 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 163,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 157,477 miles

all rear suspension arms corroded

slight play in steering arms

Fail 21 Jan 2017 157,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all rear suspension arms corroded

slight play in steering arms

Pass 18 Dec 2015 146,534 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 146,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 133,830 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 133,285 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 154,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 143,204 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 127,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 120,424 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 107,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 107,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 100,626 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 100,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 90,207 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 90,207 miles

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

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

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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J16 HAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J16 HAX, 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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J16 HAX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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