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W453 MBT

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,086 mi
Last recorded98,086 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 MBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 98,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,112 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 81,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 81,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,154 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL DISCS DUE TO VEHICLE BEING STOOD

Fail 3 Sep 2014 78,154 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL DISCS DUE TO VEHICLE BEING STOOD

Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 72,188 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 63,470 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,375 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner rack end slight play

rear axle bushers showing wear

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,726 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 42,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,612 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,774 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 36,774 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,780 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 MBT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W453 MBT, 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 MBT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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