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W451 UDP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

163,711 mi
Last recorded163,711 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 UDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 163,711 miles

both rear shock covers loose

Fail 12 Nov 2020 163,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock covers loose

Pass 19 Nov 2019 161,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 161,063 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 157,578 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside headlight glass cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2018 157,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside headlight glass cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2018 157,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s headlight glass is cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2017 154,191 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 154,145 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking under engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs are rusty on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 149,219 miles

both front to rear/rear brake pipes have surface rust

both rear shoskabsorber covers loose

Fail 23 Aug 2016 149,219 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front to rear/rear brake pipes have surface rust

both rear shoskabsorber covers loose

Pass 20 Aug 2015 143,385 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 143,315 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 134,136 miles

n/s/f brake discs is rusty on inner edge

o/s headlight glass cracked

o/s/r shock absorber cover has dropped

some rear brake pipes lightly rusted

Fail 4 Aug 2014 134,136 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f brake discs is rusty on inner edge

o/s headlight glass cracked

o/s/r shock absorber cover has dropped

some rear brake pipes lightly rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,264 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 126,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,816 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 117,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,533 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 101,583 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 90,876 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,876 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 80,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,533 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 70,533 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r lower sidelight not working

Pass 24 Aug 2006 60,965 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 UDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

W451 UDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2000.

Is W451 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W451 UDP shows 29 tests with a 51.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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