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M12 RRP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,866 mi
Last recorded69,866 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 RRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 69,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 69,683 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking from from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 69,438 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,076 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack up on side walls

Fail 15 Feb 2017 66,232 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box not properly clamped (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box cracked (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed in cracks (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack up on side walls

Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,504 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,992 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 23,465 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 23,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,049 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 18,248 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,888 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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M12 RRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M12 RRP, 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 M12 RRP registered?

M12 RRP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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