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W461 OSP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 OSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 143,348 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 125,410 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 118,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear box poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2012 118,328 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear box poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in nearside steering joints

Fail 20 Jan 2011 109,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in nearside steering joints

Pass 23 Jan 2010 101,792 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 101,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,802 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 92,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,293 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,047 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,574 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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W461 OSP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W461 OSP, 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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W461 OSP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W461 OSP safe to buy?

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