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
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2026
- 109,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Golf (X488 BLH) between April 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
X488 BLH Mileage History
- 27/04/200634,324 mi
- 30/03/200741,346 mi+7,022 mi
- 04/04/200847,084 mi+5,738 mi
- 21/04/200951,864 mi+4,780 mi
- 21/04/200951,866 mi+2 mi
- 19/04/201056,128 mi+4,262 mi
- 13/04/201160,528 mi+4,400 mi
- 11/04/201264,781 mi+4,253 mi
- 02/04/201369,039 mi+4,258 mi
- 01/04/201473,866 mi+4,827 mi
- 09/04/201578,326 mi+4,460 mi
- 15/04/201682,339 mi+4,013 mi
- 21/04/201786,447 mi+4,108 mi
- 03/04/201890,180 mi+3,733 mi
- 10/04/201996,068 mi+5,888 mi
- 19/10/2020100,764 mi+4,696 mi
- 20/10/2020100,764 mi
- 08/01/2022104,235 mi+3,471 mi
- 15/01/2022104,252 mi+17 mi
- 30/05/2026109,077 mi+4,825 mi
Average of roughly 3,721 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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