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L8 WDH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,055 mi
Last recorded202,055 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 WDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 202,055 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2014 199,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 194,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 187,738 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 187,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

unable to jack rear of vehicle due to o/s/r spring

Pass 8 Sep 2009 180,129 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 180,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all wheel rims slight dent,frt discs corroding,screen chipped

Pass 15 Jul 2008 172,105 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 160,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

small ship in windscreen zone a

Pass 27 Jul 2007 160,858 miles

small ship in windscreen zone a

Pass 24 Jul 2006 138,891 miles

THE SERVICE LIGHT IS ON THE BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE BALD PATCHES ON THEIR INNER EDGES BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 114,915 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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L8 WDH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L8 WDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L8 WDH registered?

L8 WDH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is L8 WDH safe to buy?

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