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W471 CHJ

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 CHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,489 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 85,489 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s front outer door handle worn and lock

Pass 28 May 2019 80,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,158 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes perrished and deteriorated

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

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))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 79,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear axle mounting bushes perrished and deteriorated

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

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 4 Nov 2016 71,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 71,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,950 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,151 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,732 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,464 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre req soon

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,804 miles

n/s rear tyre req soon

Pass 28 May 2008 46,409 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 41,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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W471 CHJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W471 CHJ, 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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W471 CHJ is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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