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W46 VDF

2000 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,268 mi
Last recorded181,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 181,268 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2016 175,279 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 175,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 165,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 155,671 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 155,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 146,234 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside wiper deteriorated

offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 146,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside wiper deteriorated

offside wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 134,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 134,294 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 132,341 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 128,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 125,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 118,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 108,305 miles

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 VDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

W46 VDF is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W46 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W46 VDF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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