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W463 MWE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,246 mi
Last recorded131,246 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 MWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 131,246 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front wiper blades are deteriorating dmw

Pass 14 Apr 2014 131,246 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front wiper blades are deteriorating dmw

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 99,884 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 99,884 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Apr 2009 79,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,376 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres on limits

oil leaks

slight run out & imbalance on f.brakes

slight wear on all discs

Pass 24 Apr 2007 63,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 MWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W463 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W463 MWE safe to buy?

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