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W463 FKE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,215 mi
Last recorded77,215 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 FKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both backing plates corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,185 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc's have surface rust. (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,179 miles

all brake disc's have surface rust.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,179 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut on wall. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all brake disc's have surface rust.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 64,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,813 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise both front seat release catches handle part missing

advise rear number plate weathering

fuekl tank straps corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise both front seat release catches handle part missing

advise rear number plate weathering

fuekl tank straps corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight knock in o/s steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,708 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,557 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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W463 FKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W463 FKE, 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 W463 FKE registered?

W463 FKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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