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W46 RNV

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,521 mi
Last recorded134,521 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 134,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 131,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 127,028 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,783 miles

Front and rear suspension has been modified, so has very little suspension.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 112,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and middle exhaust silencers blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Anti roll bar rubbing on drive shaft. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension has been modified, so has very little suspension.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 107,768 miles

Nearside Front brake pad low warning system wiring is not secure. This means it is currently rubbing against the driveshaft

Fail 12 Jul 2017 107,767 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad low warning system wiring is not secure. This means it is currently rubbing against the driveshaft

Pass 8 Jul 2016 102,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint ) ( BORDERLINE PASS (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint ) ( BORDERLINE PASS (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,854 miles

centre exhaust has minor blow

offside and nearside rear subframe bushes worn, but not excessive movement.

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to seporate

offside front track arm has slight play at ball end.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 96,854 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

centre exhaust has minor blow

offside and nearside rear subframe bushes worn, but not excessive movement.

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to seporate

offside front track arm has slight play at ball end.

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,566 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 92,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,430 miles

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

both rear axle to body bushes are worn which is allowing some movement. The shock absorbers also have a light misting of oil

offside front tyre is cracking

slight movement in the offside steering system

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 10 Jul 2013 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear axle to body bushes are worn which is allowing some movement. The shock absorbers also have a light misting of oil

offside front tyre is cracking

slight movement in the offside steering system

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,875 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlight washer incomplete allowing washer fluid to drain out when not being used therefore emptying the washer fluid reservoir...(repair to this unit recomended)...

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,536 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,696 miles

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

air bag light on.

corrosion on rear brake discs.

corrosion on rear road springs.

front brake discs worn/lipped.

movement in offside steering arm.

rear brake imbalance of 27%.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,355 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 64,750 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,687 miles

corrosion on inside edges of both front brake discs and worn.

play in offside steering track rod arm.

Fail 20 Apr 2007 56,683 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

corrosion on inside edges of both front brake discs and worn.

play in offside steering track rod arm.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,309 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes have started to perish.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

There is slight movement in the off side inner steering rack joint.

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 RNV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RNV, 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 RNV is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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