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L9 WPL

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,706 mi
Last recorded69,706 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 WPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,706 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 66,159 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 66,155 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim both stretched tread (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim both tyre stretched (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 61,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 46,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,987 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 41,987 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,060 miles

both front tyres edged on inside

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,996 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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L9 WPL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L9 WPL, 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 L9 WPL registered?

L9 WPL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is L9 WPL safe to buy?

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