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W463 KFE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

187,147 mi
Last recorded187,147 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 KFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 187,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 187,146 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 187,146 miles

Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 182,773 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 182,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 173,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder and close to limit

power steering belt deteriorating

slight drag to nearside rear brake

Fail 20 Dec 2013 173,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner shoulder and close to limit

power steering belt deteriorating

slight drag to nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Jan 2013 167,004 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 167,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 162,687 miles

offside head light brackets broken

power steering belt deteriorating

wiper clearing deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2011 162,683 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside head light brackets broken

power steering belt deteriorating

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2010 153,410 miles

front lower bumper skirt missing

Fail 10 Sep 2010 153,410 miles

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

front lower bumper skirt missing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 143,308 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear shockobsorbers bump stops perish.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 143,308 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s and n/s rear shockobsorbers bump stops perish.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 127,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f lowerarm bush perishing

o/s/f lower arm bush perishing

Pass 14 May 2007 103,896 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 103,896 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 90,086 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 KFE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 W463 KFE, 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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W463 KFE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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