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W462 PNP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,418 mi
Last recorded107,418 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 PNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,418 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 94,914 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,566 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,012 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 114,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2007 114,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 107,250 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 107,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PNP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PNP, 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 PNP registered?

W462 PNP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W462 PNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W462 PNP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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