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W468 BTW

2000 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 BTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 60,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OBD port inoperative

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2026 60,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32 - 33%, NSR weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OBD port inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 54,345 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 53,574 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 48,892 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 45,911 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,331 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 44,904 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,161 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,161 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,237 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 40,031 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,508 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,014 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,638 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 31,706 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,706 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,457 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 29,457 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 26,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,685 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,068 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 22,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,875 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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W468 BTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W468 BTW, 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 W468 BTW registered?

W468 BTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W468 BTW safe to buy?

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