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W462 LDP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,610 mi
Last recorded189,610 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 LDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 189,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 189,610 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 182,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 182,483 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 177,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust mount temp but system still supported

Pass 10 Nov 2017 172,506 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Nov 2016 167,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust box mount broken system still supported

Fail 18 Nov 2016 167,975 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear exhaust box mount broken system still supported

Pass 12 Nov 2015 164,075 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack joint

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 159,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

temp rear exhaust mount fitted but system still supported

Pass 30 Oct 2013 156,017 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 153,200 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 153,200 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 151,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 146,855 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 142,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 140,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 136,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 129,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 120,995 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 107,538 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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W462 LDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W462 LDP, 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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W462 LDP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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