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W458 DOE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,677 mi
Last recorded134,677 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 DOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 134,677 miles

Rear High level brake light not working

Pass 29 May 2020 129,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,525 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 111,584 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jun 2017 111,584 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,763 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 103,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,717 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 101,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,958 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 98,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 96,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2011 90,358 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 90,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,565 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 66,422 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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W458 DOE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W458 DOE, 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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W458 DOE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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