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W462 UTF

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,737 mi
Last recorded144,737 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 UTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 144,737 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)

Pass 1 May 2015 139,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 131,816 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Water leak from fromt of emgine

Pass 3 Oct 2013 129,517 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 129,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,605 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight front wheel bearing noise

Fail 5 Oct 2012 122,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre tread starting to go out of shape

slight front wheel bearing noise

Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

back half of exhaust very rusty

corrosion starting on rear fuel tank straps

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,424 miles

rear discs corroding

rear exhaust rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,345 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,311 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 74,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,705 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 69,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,813 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 62,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UTF is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

W462 UTF is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2000.

Is W462 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W462 UTF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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