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H17 CYW

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,713 mi
Last recorded106,713 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 CYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,713 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,448 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 104,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 102,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage boot

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear & main brake pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2021 102,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot condition

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage boot

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear & main brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2020 96,800 miles

corrosion & wear on front brake disc s

Fail 6 Jul 2020 96,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion & wear on front brake disc s

Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,970 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

wear in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 77,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 65,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 65,033 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 62,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,422 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,210 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,938 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 46,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,445 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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H17 CYW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 98,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H17 CYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H17 CYW registered?

H17 CYW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is H17 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 CYW shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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