2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · W787 BCW
2000 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 135,374 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W787 BCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 135,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W787 BCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Golf (W787 BCW) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
W787 BCW Mileage History
- 06/11/2023131,623 mi
- 09/11/2023131,625 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2024133,303 mi+1,678 mi
- 04/11/2024133,303 mi
- 04/11/2025135,374 mi+2,071 mi
Average of roughly 1,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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