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J3 GLT

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,592 mi
Last recorded77,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,592 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bump stops/dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 77,576 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Cracked & perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bump stops/dust covers deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 76,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,783 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,194 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,463 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,664 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,046 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 52,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2011 52,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,834 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,588 miles

Thorn in N/S rear tyre

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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J3 GLT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J3 GLT, 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 J3 GLT registered?

J3 GLT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is J3 GLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 GLT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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