2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · X347 BAL
2000 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 225,386 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X347 BAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 225,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X347 BAL 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 (X347 BAL) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
X347 BAL Mileage History
- 29/10/2022215,719 mi
- 22/11/2023220,637 mi+4,918 mi
- 23/11/2024223,946 mi+3,309 mi
- 19/06/2026225,287 mi+1,341 mi
- 13/08/2026225,386 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 2,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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