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W46 LCL

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 86,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 86,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 81,758 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 76,119 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 76,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 69,756 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 May 2010 69,755 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 May 2009 63,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,488 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,896 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 44,896 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 LCL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

W46 LCL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W46 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W46 LCL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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