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W46 YDM

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,373 mi
Last recorded136,373 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 YDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,373 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL MIN.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.N/S INNER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS/RACK.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 136,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL MIN.C EXHAUST BRACKET WELDS BROKEN.N/S INNER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS/RACK.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 136,929 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 136,929 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 123,960 miles

rear pads and discs badly worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 116,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 116,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 109,841 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 103,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,884 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 86,148 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 80,792 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 26 May 2006 80,792 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 YDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

W46 YDM is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W46 YDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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