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JAZ 8609

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 8609
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 119,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 119,884 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2014 119,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,431 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 114,430 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 8 Oct 2009 108,213 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 108,203 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,819 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 89,819 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,377 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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JAZ 8609 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JAZ 8609, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 8609 registered?

JAZ 8609 is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is JAZ 8609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 8609 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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