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W459 LDP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,924 mi
Last recorded107,924 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 LDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to split out (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 107,876 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EMISSIONS ABANDOND EXHAUST KAT TO HOT

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to split out (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,246 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to split out (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 103,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush starting to split out (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,398 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 97,394 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,206 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 79,302 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 79,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 67,500 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,500 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 60,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,096 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 52,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 45,300 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 45,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 LDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W459 LDP, 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 W459 LDP registered?

W459 LDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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