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W459 HRT

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

438,142 mi
Last recorded438,142 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 HRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 438,142 miles

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

front bumper lower half missing

Pass 30 May 2024 415,720 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s front wing corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 390,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output h/lamp converter fitted (4.1.4 (b))

lower front bumper missing

o/s front wing corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 357,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 327,679 miles

lower bumper trim missing

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2020 316,561 miles

front lower bumper missing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 297,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 275,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 248,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 211,139 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 171,719 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 141,457 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 131,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 131,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 125,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 122,219 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,014 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,979 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 103,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,822 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,387 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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W459 HRT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W459 HRT, 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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W459 HRT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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