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W471 DGE

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 DGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 122,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear axle and front subframe slight corroded

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

exhaust hanger snaped but exhaust secure

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2015 122,498 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill holed along it (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill inside door holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear axle and front subframe slight corroded

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

exhaust hanger snaped but exhaust secure

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,892 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 112,889 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,214 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 102,214 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 86,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slighty

slight bind on both front brakes.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet safty catch pull has fault

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,521 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 38,820 miles

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

Offside 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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W471 DGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol 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 W471 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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