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W458 LYD

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,801 mi
Last recorded112,801 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,801 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack in tred off side front tyre is starting to crack in tred

both strut top mounts top mounts have slight play

near side front mirror glass is damaged

off side outer sill is corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,862 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 99,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 98,456 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,006 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. Advise alignment check

Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,135 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in offside inner track rod joint

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,862 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,862 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,850 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,418 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 63,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009
Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,634 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,497 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 48,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,757 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 LYD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W458 LYD registered?

W458 LYD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W458 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W458 LYD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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