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W466 PPH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,323 mi
Last recorded141,323 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 PPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 141,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 137,266 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 137,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 125,353 miles

brake imbalance to near side front

front struts top mounts are worn

nearside number plate lamp is insecure

off side steering arm is worn and close to a failure

Fail 12 Jan 2016 125,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake imbalance to near side front

front struts top mounts are worn

nearside number plate lamp is insecure

off side steering arm is worn and close to a failure

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,853 miles

off side steering arm is worn and near to a failure

Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,008 miles

offside and nearside sill damaged, offside front tyre tread on limit, both front top strut mounts worn

Fail 13 Jan 2014 104,008 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside sill damaged, offside front tyre tread on limit, both front top strut mounts worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 94,589 miles

N/S headlamp beam image poor.

O/S fuel tank strap rusty.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 94,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Bootlid cannot be opened.

N/S headlamp beam image poor.

O/S fuel tank strap rusty.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,671 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,669 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f steering arm inner ball jonit slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2010 75,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,348 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

general oil leaks

handbrake is slack

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2010 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

general oil leaks

handbrake is slack

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2009 60,248 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 60,248 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 55,956 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 42,116 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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W466 PPH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W466 PPH, 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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W466 PPH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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