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W46 XTU

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,538 mi
Last recorded198,538 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 XTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 198,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 188,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 177,248 miles

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

screen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 12 Aug 2011 166,513 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 166,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 155,421 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2010 155,421 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

front nos plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2009 135,343 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 121,315 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 121,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 108,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,589 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 XTU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

W46 XTU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W46 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W46 XTU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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