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W469 YKO

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW469 YKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2017 127,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted front arm bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 120,314 miles

rear brake pads low

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/rear light damaged slightly

Pass 20 May 2015 107,117 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2014 91,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 82,500 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,411 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 72,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 57,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,698 miles

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

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 YKO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

W469 YKO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W469 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W469 YKO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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