2000 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · W96 RLH
2000 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2000. Recorded mileage 142,646 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2000cc
W96 RLH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 142,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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W96 RLH Mileage History
- 21/03/2023129,342 mi
- 02/03/2024134,750 mi+5,408 mi
- 05/04/2025140,145 mi+5,395 mi
- 07/04/2025140,145 mi
- 20/04/2026142,646 mi+2,501 mi
Average of roughly 4,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W96 RLH 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 (W96 RLH) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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