2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · X488 BLH
2000 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 109,077 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X488 BLH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 109,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X488 BLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Golf (X488 BLH) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
X488 BLH Mileage History
- 08/01/2022104,235 mi
- 15/01/2022104,252 mi+17 mi
- 30/05/2026109,077 mi+4,825 mi
Average of roughly 1,103 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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