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W453 JWL

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,432 mi
Last recorded145,432 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 JWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 145,432 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 144,045 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 144,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 142,614 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 142,600 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 141,384 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f wishbone rear bush split from bonding

Pass 23 Oct 2015 138,925 miles

brakes out of balance o/s/f low

eml on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 136,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 133,711 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 131,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres down to wear markers

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 129,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 124,118 miles

n/s wishbone rear bush split

rear silencer

Pass 24 Oct 2009 119,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 109,529 miles

nearside wishbone bush split from bonding

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 84,138 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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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.

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