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W459 PAP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,870 mi
Last recorded156,870 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 PAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 156,870 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 156,870 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 154,972 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 154,972 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 152,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 151,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 148,786 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 148,786 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 145,483 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 145,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 140,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 122,550 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 PAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W459 PAP, 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 PAP registered?

W459 PAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W459 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 PAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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