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W451 OKY

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,969 mi
Last recorded203,969 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 OKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 203,969 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 192,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both steering arms

Fail 23 Dec 2013 192,103 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Dec 2012 177,871 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 21 Dec 2012 177,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 23 Dec 2011 170,744 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2011 170,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2010 161,412 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 161,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 149,637 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 138,983 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)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2007 122,783 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 104,519 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 90,960 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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W451 OKY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W451 OKY, 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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W451 OKY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W451 OKY safe to buy?

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