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A3 MNT

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

69,293 mi
Last recorded69,293 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 69,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 57,061 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,468 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 44,415 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off at weld but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit full of water!

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,732 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 38,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,992 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 37,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished almost to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin insecure

nearside and offside wiper blades split at tips

Pass 30 May 2017 34,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre's wearing on inner edges

centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,324 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 30,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,406 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,925 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,383 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 21,383 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,270 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,094 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 62,094 miles

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

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

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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A3 MNT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A3 MNT, 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 A3 MNT registered?

A3 MNT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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