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ExpiredMileage
94,347 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
os wing mirror glass damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
os wing mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
both os tyre valves perished
centre exhaust bracket broken
nsr brake pipe corroded
os wing mirrow glass cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both os tyre valves perished
centre exhaust bracket broken
nsr brake pipe corroded
os wing mirrow glass cracked
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded central pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both front discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak gearbox side ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded central pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both front discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak gearbox side ()
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear seat belt slow too retract
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside door mirror housing loose
slight corrosion starting on fuel tank straps
slight corrosion starting on rear metal braske pipes
Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
emmision readings rather eratic
hand brake efficiency on limit
move ment in near side top suspension bush
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
off side front tyre getting down
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
off side front tyre getting down
BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT.PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUTING
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shock absorber bump stop sheilds broken away,o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both rear shock absorber bump stop sheilds broken away,o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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W451 SBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SBL, 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 SBL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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