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A1 ROU

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

153,229 mi
Last recorded153,229 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ROU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 153,229 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 153,225 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 151,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 148,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 146,686 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 144,925 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 143,522 miles

2x outer sills soft

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both handbrake cables tight

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2020 142,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 139,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 136,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 129,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 126,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 119,526 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o s r coil spring corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,829 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 105,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,446 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 90,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 78,801 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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A1 ROU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 A1 ROU, 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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What year was A1 ROU registered?

A1 ROU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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