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W46 ODE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,358 mi
Last recorded174,358 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 ODE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 174,358 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 167,007 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 166,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 152,205 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 144,938 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 136,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre tread cut

rear bumper lower trim in need of attention

rear shock absorber upper dust covers defective

Fail 11 Jan 2012 136,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre tread cut

rear bumper lower trim in need of attention

rear shock absorber upper dust covers defective

Pass 29 Jun 2011 129,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber outer dust covers deteriorated and loose

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2011 129,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorber outer dust covers deteriorated and loose

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 119,546 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 107,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 97,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,754 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 72,852 miles

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

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 ODE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W46 ODE, 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 ODE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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