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W469 RRE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,806 mi
Last recorded122,806 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 RRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 121,205 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded just before it joins the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 21 Nov 2016 118,684 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 114,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

broken exhaust bracket

play in inner trackrods

Pass 5 Apr 2014 108,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 92,219 miles

oil leak

rear shock absorbers and rear calipers coated in grease

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 85,764 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,332 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 RRE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W469 RRE, 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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What year was W469 RRE registered?

W469 RRE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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