2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · X997 BAF
2000 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 98,804 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X997 BAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 98,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X997 BAF 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 (X997 BAF) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X997 BAF Mileage History
- 07/12/202390,812 mi
- 09/12/202494,797 mi+3,985 mi
- 09/12/202494,782 mi-15 mi
- 01/12/202598,794 mi+4,012 mi
- 02/12/202598,804 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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