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W463 VNY

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 VNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012

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

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

very slight bind on o/s/r brake ok at time of test

Fail 16 Oct 2012

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011

front brake discs are lipped and slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside front brake discs pitted

Nearside rear axle bush worn

Offside front sill damaged

Offside rear disc pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2011 158,518 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside front discs pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 158,475 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2011 158,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front discs worn

handbrake cables sticking

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 3 Dec 2009 145,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions in & out on test

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 145,069 miles

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

emissions in & out on test

Fail 1 Dec 2009 145,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 130,481 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 130,481 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 115,075 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 99,677 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 VNY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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