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J6 KVY

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,272 mi
Last recorded176,272 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 176,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 168,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 158,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 155,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 143,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 137,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 130,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 124,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 120,592 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 118,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2014 118,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2013 117,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2013 117,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 114,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 114,585 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 108,848 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 108,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2010 100,807 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,005 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 93,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,182 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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J6 KVY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J6 KVY, 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 J6 KVY registered?

J6 KVY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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