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2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · W718 DVW

W718 DVW

2000 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 109,739 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Jan 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
109,739 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Jan 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2000
Engine
1400cc

W718 DVW Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2023
  • 109,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (10 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

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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W718 DVW Mileage History

  1. 26/07/200638,100 mi
  2. 18/07/200746,045 mi+7,945 mi
  3. 17/07/200854,152 mi+8,107 mi
  4. 17/07/200957,516 mi+3,364 mi
  5. 20/07/201062,861 mi+5,345 mi
  6. 19/07/201170,299 mi+7,438 mi
  7. 20/07/201170,299 mi
  8. 18/07/201277,149 mi+6,850 mi
  9. 12/07/201383,027 mi+5,878 mi
  10. 11/07/201487,896 mi+4,869 mi
  11. 01/08/201590,787 mi+2,891 mi
  12. 01/08/201693,380 mi+2,593 mi
  13. 29/07/201795,347 mi+1,967 mi
  14. 29/07/201795,347 mi
  15. 02/08/201896,876 mi+1,529 mi
  16. 24/08/201999,356 mi+2,480 mi
  17. 19/12/2020102,569 mi+3,213 mi
  18. 18/01/2022105,966 mi+3,397 mi
  19. 24/01/2023109,739 mi+3,773 mi

Average of roughly 4,342 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

W718 DVW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 12:43
MOT Analysis

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

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Golf (W718 DVW) between July 2006 and January 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.

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