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A22 SPK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,555 mi
Last recorded155,555 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 155,555 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 149,310 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 142,963 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 138,437 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 134,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 134,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 134,323 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at flex hose mounting (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 tyre also cracking and cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 132,344 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre sidewall damage

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 132,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre sidewall damage

oil leak engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2020 123,078 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 122,794 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 122,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,524 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 117,271 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 115,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 115,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,221 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 115,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,907 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 113,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,133 miles

O/S steering tie rod inner ball joint has play

Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,389 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 108,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 103,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,207 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 97,199 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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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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A22 SPK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A22 SPK, 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 A22 SPK registered?

A22 SPK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is A22 SPK safe to buy?

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