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W452 ROU

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,695 mi
Last recorded132,695 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW452 ROU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2014 132,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

uneven fron tyre wear

windscreen marks

Pass 12 Aug 2013 115,722 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 115,365 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 104,633 miles

centre exhaust mount adrift

Fail 18 Jul 2012 104,603 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount adrift

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,158 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 94,796 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 91,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 87,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 87,203 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,567 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 80,565 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,155 miles

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

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

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 ROU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W452 ROU, 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 W452 ROU registered?

W452 ROU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W452 ROU safe to buy?

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