MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,968 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
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
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)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
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)
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)
Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was W46 BTW registered?
W46 BTW is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W46 BTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W46 BTW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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