2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · W987 LAJ
2000 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02/03/2000. Recorded mileage 72,648 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1400cc
W987 LAJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 72,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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W987 LAJ Mileage History
- 16/02/200625,225 mi
- 12/02/200727,252 mi+2,027 mi
- 29/01/200828,762 mi+1,510 mi
- 17/02/200930,075 mi+1,313 mi
- 10/02/201030,941 mi+866 mi
- 20/07/201031,341 mi+400 mi
- 13/07/201132,074 mi+733 mi
- 17/07/201232,818 mi+744 mi
- 17/07/201334,420 mi+1,602 mi
- 11/07/201436,936 mi+2,516 mi
- 29/06/201541,583 mi+4,647 mi
- 11/07/201646,404 mi+4,821 mi
- 18/07/201753,152 mi+6,748 mi
- 18/07/201753,152 mi
- 17/07/201857,327 mi+4,175 mi
- 17/07/201857,327 mi
- 12/07/201960,751 mi+3,424 mi
- 02/11/202036,261 mi-24,490 mi
- 03/11/202063,261 mi+27,000 mi
- 29/10/202164,753 mi+1,492 mi
- 28/10/202266,591 mi+1,838 mi
- 28/10/202266,591 mi
- 25/10/202368,470 mi+1,879 mi
- 25/10/202368,470 mi
- 18/10/202473,648 mi+5,178 mi
- 18/10/202472,648 mi-1,000 mi
Average of roughly 2,540 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
W987 LAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Golf (W987 LAJ) between February 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (1.6 (b))”.
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