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W451 JPK

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,033 mi
Last recorded106,033 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 JPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 103,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,862 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,784 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 94,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play detected in offside steerimg rack arm

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,641 miles

play detected in offside steerimg rack arm

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,335 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,also slightly out of shape 195/65/15

Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,330 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,also slightly out of shape 195/65/15

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,202 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 74,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 May 2010 74,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light is on

Fail 23 May 2009 70,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre close to l.l

Pass 23 May 2009 70,834 miles

o/s rear tyre close to l.l

Pass 15 May 2008 67,049 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 67,030 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 61,778 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 57,419 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W451 JPK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W451 JPK, 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 W451 JPK registered?

W451 JPK is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W451 JPK safe to buy?

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