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W466 UMY

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,718 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,593 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,108 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 114,104 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,803 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,724 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,927 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,744 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,177 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,902 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,558 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,543 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,527 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 UMY 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 90%.

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 UMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W466 UMY registered?

W466 UMY is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W466 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W466 UMY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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