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W468 EKE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,505 mi
Last recorded142,505 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 EKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 142,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 135,823 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED,FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.TOP STRUT BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN,N/S/F HEAD LIGHT CHIPPED.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 135,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED,FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.TOP STRUT BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN,N/S/F HEAD LIGHT CHIPPED.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 116,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,102 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,744 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 76,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

advise surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs advise rear axle bushes worn advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,420 miles

advise rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2005 63,199 miles

advise rear axle bushes worn

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 EKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKE, 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 W468 EKE registered?

W468 EKE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W468 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W468 EKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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