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W459 LWP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,762 mi
Last recorded118,762 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 LWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 118,762 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 111,980 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 111,979 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 111,965 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,346 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,813 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 81,813 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,717 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 LWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWP, 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 W459 LWP registered?

W459 LWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W459 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 LWP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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