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W459 VGX

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,298 mi
Last recorded71,298 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 VGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 71,294 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Rear coil springs corroded.

play in steering rack arms.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 71,294 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Rear coil springs corroded.

play in steering rack arms.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 71,279 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,241 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 70,434 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

blow from front exhaust section / manifold

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,815 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 175/80/14

Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 175/80/14

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,874 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 66,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,906 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 50,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,899 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 VGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

W459 VGX is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W459 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 VGX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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