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W462 LWP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,975 mi
Last recorded185,975 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 LWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 185,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 181,693 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 176,647 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn inner treads

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front anti roll bar fouling driveshaft

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 176,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into backbox (7.1.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front nearside and offside tyres worn inner treads

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front fouling driveshaft

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 168,633 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 159,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 150,303 miles

rear discs badly corroded

slight play nsf steering arm

Fail 17 Jul 2013 150,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust clamps loose and badly corroded

rear discs badly corroded

slight play nsf steering arm

Fail 17 Jul 2012 140,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 140,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 130,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 117,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,805 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)

air bag warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,551 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,344 miles

air bag light on

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake juddering slightly

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 LWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W462 LWP safe to buy?

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