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W46 BTW

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,968 mi
Last recorded110,968 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 BTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 110,968 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 110,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped pipe appears to be damaged/bent out of shape (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY LOWERED CAUSING EXCESSIVE STRESS / STRAIN ON SUSP. AND STEERING COMPONENTS!!

engine oily

front brake flexi hoses are slightly damaged

front brakes have fluctuation

n/s mirror glass is cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,443 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,404 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,150 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 75,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,970 miles

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

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

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,970 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 8 May 2010 66,369 miles

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2010 66,369 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 48,131 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 48,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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W46 BTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W46 BTW, 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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W46 BTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W46 BTW safe to buy?

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