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W458 UGY

2000 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,371 mi
Last recorded135,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 UGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,371 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

slight play in front struts top mounts

Fail 12 Jul 2016 135,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

slight play in front struts top mounts

Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,371 miles

off side and near side steering rack boots twisted

wipers split on ends

Fail 22 Jun 2015 135,371 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

off side and near side steering rack boots twisted

wipers split on ends

Pass 16 Jul 2014 135,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 135,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 135,368 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 135,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 135,367 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 135,367 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 126,062 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 126,059 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake discs corroded.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 112,772 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 112,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,234 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 86,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,815 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 41,527 miles

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

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 UGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W458 UGY, 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 UGY registered?

W458 UGY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W458 UGY safe to buy?

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