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W451 VGX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,114 mi
Last recorded135,114 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 VGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 135,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 127,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 119,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill accident damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,126 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,418 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 88,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 85,041 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,170 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,166 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,552 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 59,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,304 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 VGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W451 VGX registered?

W451 VGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W451 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W451 VGX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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