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W469 LUD

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,479 mi
Last recorded153,479 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 LUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 153,479 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel tank straps corroded slightly

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

Fail 9 May 2017 153,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Emissions not tested silencer has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fuel tank straps corroded slightly

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

Pass 18 May 2016 142,422 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 133,335 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 133,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2014 115,127 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r brake binding a little

Pass 10 May 2014 115,127 miles

n/s/r brake binding a little

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 10 May 2013 99,599 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 99,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 92,343 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 92,330 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2011 84,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 78,297 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 742,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 742,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,027 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 49,283 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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W469 LUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W469 LUD, 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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W469 LUD is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W469 LUD safe to buy?

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