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W451 SBL

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 SBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,347 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 94,347 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,908 miles

both os tyre valves perished

centre exhaust bracket broken

nsr brake pipe corroded

os wing mirrow glass cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2019 93,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,145 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 93,145 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,882 miles

slight corrosion starting on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion starting on rear metal braske pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,466 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,100 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 88,082 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,789 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 79,500 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT.PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION MOUTING

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,140 miles

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.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 70,140 miles

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.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 55,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 55,199 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 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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