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W452 PAP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,976 mi
Last recorded142,976 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 PAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,976 miles

both front flexi pipes slightly weathered

both rear discs slightly weathered

both rear shocks slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2014 136,872 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 136,872 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 131,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 120,142 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 120,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 112,812 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 105,678 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 105,678 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 97,235 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 81,006 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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W452 PAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W452 PAP, 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 W452 PAP registered?

W452 PAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W452 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W452 PAP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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