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W46 RLS

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,216 mi
Last recorded145,216 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 RLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 145,216 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 145,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,645 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 139,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable rack ball end (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 115,602 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 103,718 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 93,062 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 88,030 miles

Oil leak

advise front discs pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,140 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,721 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 59,974 miles

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

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 RLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W46 RLS, 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 RLS is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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