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W458 YPX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

132,980 mi
Last recorded132,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW458 YPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 132,980 miles

Front Play in steering rack (Both)

Pass 16 Nov 2024 132,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sill slight corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 132,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

air bag light not coming on when ignition is switched on.

both sill slight corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2023 131,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 131,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure missing (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 131,897 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CABLE BROKEN (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AROUND NEAR SIDE & OFF SIDE SPRING MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 128,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 122,368 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both drop arm slight corrded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 114,460 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both drop arm slight corrded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,861 miles

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

Nearside n/s steering gauter slight worn

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2018 91,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under car fitted plastic cover.

Fail 27 Aug 2018 91,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

under car fitted plastic cover.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,325 miles

Vehicle chassis and components have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,618 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 84,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,380 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,787 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 78,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,319 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)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 75,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play o/s steering rack arm

wipers smearing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 70,870 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play o/s steering rack arm

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,290 miles

Front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces.

Water ingress into n/s reverse light lens.

Wipers smearing.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 56,564 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 55,356 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play o/s steering rack arm

wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2006 50,533 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius 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)

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

n/s/r tyre tread distorted

wipers dragging

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 YPX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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