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W468 DGC

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,344 mi
Last recorded121,344 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 DGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 121,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 110,302 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 110,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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 19 Sep 2017 92,583 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 92,583 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,059 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,182 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,724 miles

both rear axle bushes have play

small amount of play, off side steering rack but not felt at steering wheel

Fail 9 Sep 2011 59,919 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,919 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,149 miles

air bag warning lamp on

damage to both headlamps

front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

front end damage

minor oil leak around gear box

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 57,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

air bag warning lamp on

damage to both headlamps

front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

front end damage

minor oil leak around gear box

rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,595 miles

front reg plate fading

Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,073 miles

front and rear registration plates faded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,950 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 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 W468 DGC, 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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W468 DGC is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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