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321 DAN

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

299,008 mi
Last recorded299,008 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 DAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 299,008 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 299,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 298,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 286,884 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 279,978 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 274,663 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 265,421 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 260,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 252,571 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 252,571 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))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 241,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 232,647 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 232,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 222,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 214,256 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 214,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 205,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

catalyst heat shield is becoming insecure

fuel pipes perished

offside rear caliper park brake lever stuck on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 196,099 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 196,099 miles

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

n/s/r tyre poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2012 187,079 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 187,079 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 180,796 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 175,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 164,681 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 164,681 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 154,572 miles

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

n/s headlight main beam high

Fail 23 Oct 2008 154,572 miles

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)

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

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

engine undergaurd insecure

n/s headlight main beam high

Pass 31 Oct 2007 146,280 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 146,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 131,969 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 131,969 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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321 DAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 321 DAN, 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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321 DAN is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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