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W461 XBN

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,650 mi
Last recorded115,650 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 XBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,650 miles

195/65r15

brake pipes corroded

child seat fitted (nearside front)

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

offside front door handle deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded/worn

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2015 115,394 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure brake pads low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

195/65r15

brake pipes corroded

child seat fitted (nearside front)

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated

offside front door handle deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded/worn

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2014 101,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

centre stop light not working

dash display indicates air-bag fault for several seconds then goes out

offside front flexi brake hose poorly fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre stop light not working

dash display indicates air-bag fault for several seconds then goes out

offside front flexi brake hose poorly fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2014 101,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear tyre tred low

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 89,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,048 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 67,648 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 48,804 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,921 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 XBN is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel 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 XBN, 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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What year was W461 XBN registered?

W461 XBN is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 2000.

Is W461 XBN safe to buy?

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