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W462 RNB

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,366 mi
Last recorded203,366 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 RNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 203,366 miles

Front os ball joint slight play

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

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

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

Rear nsr and osr disc slight corrosion

nsf and osf track rod end rubbers slight cracking

slight play nsf and osf track rod

Pass 4 Apr 2017 198,004 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine block ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake performance efficiency - just met

Fail 3 Apr 2017 197,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine block ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake performance efficiency - just met

Pass 2 Mar 2016 189,488 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 189,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 180,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 180,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil indicator illuminated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 167,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 4 Mar 2014 167,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 6 Mar 2013 152,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust heat-shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,456 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 138,456 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 127,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

possible slight play in offside steering rack inner track rod joint

rear wiperblade rubber missing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 120,315 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

both front tyres worn to limits on inside edges

both rubber bushes in rear axle are deteriated

Fail 4 Aug 2009 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

both front tyres worn to limits on inside edges

both rubber bushes in rear axle are deteriated

Pass 7 Aug 2008 112,936 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 92,914 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 RNB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNB, 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 RNB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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