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W469 TJB

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,975 mi
Last recorded123,975 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 TJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 123,975 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 123,709 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both to axle (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted both rear outer floorpan (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,493 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre severly under inflated/soft

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,294 miles

front & rear brake pads worn fluid low

front brake flexis perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front & rear brake pads worn fluid low

front brake flexis perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,622 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 75,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,798 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn low on outer edges

near side rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both windscreen wiper blades poor condition

rear brake disc pads appear worn low

Pass 8 May 2006 44,092 miles

all discs rusty vehicle has been standing.

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r flexi brake hose end rusty

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 TJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TJB, 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 TJB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W469 TJB safe to buy?

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