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K10 DBD

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,684 mi
Last recorded131,684 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 DBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 131,684 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 131,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 129,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,725 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,224 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 127,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

o/s ARB link fitted upside down

Pass 12 Aug 2019 124,948 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 124,944 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 123,622 miles

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

traction control light on

Fail 3 Aug 2018 123,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

traction control light on

Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,359 miles

front number plate loose.

front tyres worn on edges.

n/s rear tyre only just legal.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,074 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LOOSE

NOISE IN OFFSIDE WIPER WHEEL BOX.

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON DASH SHOWING FAULT IN SYSTEM.

WEAR IN NEARSIDE OF POWER STEERING RACK.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,925 miles

Front number plate loose

Nearside of power steering rack worn

Fail 4 Aug 2015 109,925 miles

Front number plate loose

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

Nearside of power steering rack worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,334 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 104,324 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

deterioration of n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 98,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,908 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,202 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

O/S FRONT TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

RUST ON REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,202 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

O/S FRONT TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

RUST ON REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES

Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,335 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,195 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 90,151 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,663 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,482 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wiper blades split

slight corrosion to front discs

slight corrosion to rear discs

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,000 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,860 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 59,674 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,757 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 47,409 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 47,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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K10 DBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K10 DBD, 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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K10 DBD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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