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J300 BMX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

44,788 mi
Last recorded44,788 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 BMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 44,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,343 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 41,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 39,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 36,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,025 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 31,896 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 31,039 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 31,039 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both wipers started to split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,987 miles

wipers started to split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,036 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 22,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,312 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,348 miles

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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J300 BMX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J300 BMX, 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 J300 BMX registered?

J300 BMX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is J300 BMX safe to buy?

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