MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear extensively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres down to wear bar indicators
passenger airbag diconnected vw letter to prove,air bag lamp flashing
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres down to wear bar indicators
exhaust mount bracket corroded
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front drop link lower bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven o/s/f slow to react and low effort (3.7.B.2)
front brake pads low
o/s/f wishbone rear bush split from bonding
brakes out of balance o/s/f low
eml on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust mounting worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres down to wear markers
engine management light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s wishbone rear bush split
rear silencer
nearside wishbone bush split from bonding
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W453 JWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 W453 JWL, 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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W453 JWL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2000.
Is W453 JWL safe to buy?
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