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K17 RVW

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

109,402 mi
Last recorded109,402 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 RVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 109,402 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 107,658 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,981 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,722 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,268 miles

Offside Front tyre appears to have been driven on flat, advise replacement

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 92,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre appears to have been driven on flat, advise replacement

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,461 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,005 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,044 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,152 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,221 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,867 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 38,407 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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K17 RVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K17 RVW, 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

How do I check the history of K17 RVW?

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What year was K17 RVW registered?

K17 RVW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is K17 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 RVW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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