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W466 UFH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,704 mi
Last recorded142,704 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 UFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 142,704 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 134,735 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 124,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,217 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2007 95,821 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 95,821 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,574 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 UFH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W466 UFH, 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 W466 UFH registered?

W466 UFH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W466 UFH safe to buy?

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