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W461 XHP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,936 mi
Last recorded146,936 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 XHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 146,936 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie-rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 146,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie-rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,807 miles

Engine light on dash

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 132,995 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall offside front tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2013 132,877 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

cut in sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 123,064 miles

CORROSION IN PROGRES

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 25 Sep 2012 123,064 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

CORROSION IN PROGRES

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Oil leak

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Fail 14 Aug 2012 121,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

fueltank straps corroded x2

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,928 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 111,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 110,237 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 110,237 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 108,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 102,879 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 96,535 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 XHP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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