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W466 XTP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,212 mi
Last recorded85,212 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW466 XTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 85,212 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,238 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 80,238 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,342 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET WELD BROKEN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM / WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,870 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET WELD BROKEN

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET WELD BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,101 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 15 Nov 2014 65,099 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF NEARSIDE INNER STEERING ARM

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,166 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,499 miles

front plate damaged

o/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,264 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 36,309 miles

Front registration plate cracked

N/S/F tyre perishing

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,309 miles

Front registration plate cracked

N/S/F tyre perishing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,564 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 31,564 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,534 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,056 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 23,052 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 XTP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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