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J20 VVV

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,012 mi
Last recorded73,012 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 VVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 73,012 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 73,012 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 72,630 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 70,478 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 66,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,315 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 65,148 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,006 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,422 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,408 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight free play at the upper attachment!

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 51,909 miles

O/S and N/S front brake disc has slight corrosion.

O/S and N/S rear brake disc has slight corrosion.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,909 miles

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

O/S and N/S front brake disc has slight corrosion.

O/S and N/S rear brake disc has slight corrosion.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 49,467 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 49,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,232 miles

belt slipping

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,580 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding rear

offsidr rear tyre slight damage on sidewall

slight corrosion rear disc

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,487 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,546 miles

Offside Rear 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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J20 VVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J20 VVV, 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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J20 VVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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