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W462 MWE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

234,037 mi
Last recorded234,037 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 MWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 234,037 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 222,691 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 212,907 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 201,470 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 191,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 187,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 182,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 178,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 174,059 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 169,962 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 163,991 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 163,974 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 157,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 151,114 miles

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

both steering track rods have play

exhaust system deteriated

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f top suspension mount has play

o/s/f tyre cracking on edge of outter tread

windscreen has minor damage

Pass 7 Aug 2012 144,193 miles

nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 134,734 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 125,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 116,286 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 116,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 106,187 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,511 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 MWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MWE, 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 W462 MWE registered?

W462 MWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W462 MWE safe to buy?

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