2000 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · W835 PDG
2000 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 176,891 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
W835 PDG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2018
- 176,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W835 PDG MOT History
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 (W835 PDG) between December 2005 and April 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2018 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
W835 PDG Mileage History
- 06/12/200577,383 mi
- 07/12/200577,383 mi
- 29/12/200688,765 mi+11,382 mi
- 05/01/2008101,509 mi+12,744 mi
- 12/02/2009113,124 mi+11,615 mi
- 10/02/2010115,764 mi+2,640 mi
- 08/02/2011124,287 mi+8,523 mi
- 14/02/2012132,639 mi+8,352 mi
- 09/02/2013141,133 mi+8,494 mi
- 11/02/2014149,810 mi+8,677 mi
- 13/02/2015158,701 mi+8,891 mi
- 06/02/2016167,918 mi+9,217 mi
- 11/01/2017173,923 mi+6,005 mi
- 24/04/2018176,890 mi+2,967 mi
- 26/04/2018176,891 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,034 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Golf Mk4 (1J)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (W835 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as W835PDG.
MAZDA
BONGO
BMW
3 SERIES
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
FORD
S-MAX
FORD
FIESTA
RENAULT
MEGANE
IVECO
DAILY
YAMAHA
YZF R1
SKODA
OCTAVIA
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
BMW
R850
VOLKSWAGEN
BEETLE
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2000 model year cars.
- Door Lock Microswitch Internal Solder Joint FractureModerate
The microswitch inside the integrated door latch mechanism suffers from cracked solder joints and worn plastic cams, preventing the car from registering whether the door is open or closed.
- Electric Window Regulator Plastic Runner Clip ShearingModerate
Factory window regulator clips were molded from fragile plastic that cracks over time, causing the window glass to drop suddenly into the door cavity and jam.
- 1.8T Oil Pickup Pipe Sludge & Turbocharger StarvationSerious
On 1.8 20v Turbo GTI and 150/180bhp models, extended service intervals bake oil into carbon sludge, which clogs the narrow mesh gauze of the oil pickup strainer in the sump, starving the top end and turbocharger of oil.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.