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J3 HPK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 HPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 155,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 153,384 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 149,935 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 149,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 147,849 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 145,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 143,124 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 141,070 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 136,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 125,331 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 125,304 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres show uneven wear

front wind screen damage

play detected at both inner track rod joints

rear axle bushes show movement

rear brake discs show corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,757 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 100,047 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,187 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 84,187 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,684 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,208 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,478 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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J3 HPK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HPK, 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 HPK registered?

J3 HPK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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