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W469 VGJ

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,885 mi
Last recorded42,885 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 VGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 42,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Slight lift in both front struts

Fail 5 Feb 2026 42,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Slight lift in both front struts

Pass 13 Feb 2025 41,609 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

dip stick tube braoken

lift in front suspension top mounts

play in steering rack inner joint

rear axel bushes worn advise replacement

Fail 12 Feb 2025 41,581 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

dip stick tube braoken

lift in front suspension top mounts

play in steering rack inner joint

rear axel bushes worn advise replacement

Pass 8 Feb 2024 40,064 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 38,440 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 38,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 35,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,704 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 34,704 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective No assistance, servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,248 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 34,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 33,665 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,908 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,051 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,460 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,963 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,921 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,738 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,262 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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W469 VGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W469 VGJ, 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 W469 VGJ registered?

W469 VGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W469 VGJ safe to buy?

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