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W468 WGO

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,481 mi
Last recorded47,481 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW468 WGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,481 miles

ENGINE UNDERSHEILD DAMAGED & INSECURE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,186 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 43,186 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED & WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,776 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 37,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGO, 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 WGO registered?

W468 WGO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W468 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W468 WGO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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