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W459 TBC

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,722 mi
Last recorded188,722 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 TBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 188,722 miles

slight play in front wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2017 183,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2016 178,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 178,004 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 after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a knocking/tapping

middle exhaust bracket corroded/snapped

steering rack has play in the inner joints

unable to test emissions proberly as vehicle can not be held at constant fluctuates constantly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 168,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 150,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 132,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 117,999 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 101,123 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 86,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,344 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 33,264 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 33,264 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 TBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TBC, 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 TBC is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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