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W468 VLO

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,607 mi
Last recorded138,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 VLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,607 miles

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

Offside Front 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 exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Apr 2016 133,252 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 126,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 126,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 117,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 110,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 100,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,373 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 91,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,250 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 126,444 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 126,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 118,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 110,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,451 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 VLO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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