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W467 COT

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,224 mi
Last recorded149,224 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW467 COT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2018 149,224 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 145,913 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,157 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,855 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 109,855 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,793 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate poor condition

warning light on dash?

Fail 4 Aug 2012 70,946 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front Tyre cut on sidewall

offside front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 70,946 miles

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

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

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

nearside front Tyre cut on sidewall

offside front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,575 miles

Coolant level is low.

Engine oil level is above the max.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust down pipe is damaged.

Front exhaust mounting bracket is broken.

Near side front bumper and wing damaged.

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are corroded and pitted.

Service lamp on, on dash.

The off side rear tyre is deteriorating.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,875 miles

Both front brake disc centers are corroded

Both rear brake discs are corroded

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

Slight binding on both rear brakes.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away one side ,system still secure

front exhaust downpipe one side of mounting broken away ,system still secure

front exhaust joining sleeve rusty

nearside rear brake starting to bind

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away one side ,system still secure

front exhaust downpipe one side of mounting broken away ,system still secure

front exhaust joining sleeve rusty

nearside rear brake starting to bind

offside rear brake starting to bind

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front registration plate cracked

advise slight grab from rear brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

downpipe has been hit ,slight damage to corrugated part.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 38,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,233 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 25,635 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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W467 COT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W467 COT, 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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W467 COT is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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