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W451 ROU

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,502 mi
Last recorded108,502 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 ROU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 108,502 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 108,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,502 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,712 miles

Slight wear and deterioration at O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 29 Mar 2016 102,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight wear and deterioration at O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,168 miles

Both front tyres worn very close to limits of wear.

Slight play at nearside front inner steering rack ball joint.

Slight play at nearside front lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,610 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F steering rack arm inner bush/joint

Fail 22 Mar 2014 86,607 miles

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

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F steering rack arm inner bush/joint

N/S w/blade rubber split at ends

Pass 2 Mar 2013 81,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 81,048 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,381 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,908 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,073 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 59,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 51,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,708 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,991 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,719 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 ROU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

W451 ROU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W451 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W451 ROU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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