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W458 HJO

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,519 mi
Last recorded147,519 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 147,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 144,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 140,983 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 140,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 136,791 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,042 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,549 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wheel nuts not checked

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 104,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2010 104,666 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 91,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,661 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 81,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 70,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 70,501 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 60,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,381 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 HJO 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 76.2%.

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 HJO, 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 W458 HJO registered?

W458 HJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W458 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W458 HJO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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