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W461 VGJ

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,185 mi
Last recorded147,185 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 VGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,185 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 147,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 139,410 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre appears to be low on pressure.

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

Passengers door mirror glass adrift.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 134,869 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre appears to be low on pressure.

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

Passengers door mirror glass adrift.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 129,161 miles

Exhaust clamp broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,161 miles

Exhaust clamp broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,095 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Feb 2013 122,092 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2012 116,918 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 109,405 miles

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

corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 103,893 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,427 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 100,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,736 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 90,867 miles

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

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

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 VGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W461 VGJ, 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 W461 VGJ registered?

W461 VGJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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