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2000 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · W516 HJO

W516 HJO

2000 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/07/2000. Recorded mileage 175,126 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
175,126 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2000
Engine
2324cc

W516 HJO Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2025
  • 175,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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W516 HJO Mileage History

  1. 17/07/200653,532 mi
  2. 31/07/200764,339 mi+10,807 mi
  3. 31/07/200764,339 mi
  4. 14/08/200875,055 mi+10,716 mi
  5. 10/08/200981,447 mi+6,392 mi
  6. 10/08/200981,447 mi
  7. 03/12/201095,217 mi+13,770 mi
  8. 18/01/2012110,085 mi+14,868 mi
  9. 18/01/2012110,085 mi
  10. 26/11/2013128,465 mi+18,380 mi
  11. 06/11/2014134,723 mi+6,258 mi
  12. 24/11/2015143,918 mi+9,195 mi
  13. 25/11/2016157,394 mi+13,476 mi
  14. 25/11/2016157,394 mi
  15. 25/01/2025175,126 mi+17,732 mi

Average of roughly 6,563 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

W516 HJO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 06:03
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Golf (W516 HJO) between July 2006 and January 2025.

The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 25 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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