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H4 KNW

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 KNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,588 miles

Centre rear view mirror in poor condition (non obligatory)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF inner rack joint has suspected play

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

OSR brake caliper not fully returning to relaxed position, but functioning as intended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil sensor fault warning

Rear wiper blade u/s

Slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2017 143,587 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre rear view mirror in poor condition (non obligatory)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF inner rack joint has suspected play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OSR brake caliper not fully returning to relaxed position, but functioning as intended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil sensor fault warning

Rear wiper blade u/s

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 139,020 miles

NSF tyre has damage to sidewall

Oil sensor warning light on

Service light on

Child seat fitted to rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 139,018 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted to rear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre has damage to sidewall

Oil sensor warning light on

Service light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,407 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 135,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 128,311 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 128,213 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 120,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 120,811 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 115,345 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 115,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 108,077 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside and offside inner drive shaft boots are slightly deteriated

Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are slightly worn

nearside and offside inner drive shaft boots are slightly deteriated

Fail 1 Feb 2010 98,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

vehicle undertray insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

vehicle undertray insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,649 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,728 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 79,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,331 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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H4 KNW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 H4 KNW, 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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H4 KNW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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