MOT Status
ValidMileage
234,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
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
nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for W462 MWE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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