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W471 EJO

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,485 mi
Last recorded133,485 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 EJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,997 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 125,984 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,941 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 105,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,854 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 90,878 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,318 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,299 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 70,869 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,601 miles

(ADVISE)FRONT NUMBER PLATE BACKING STARTING TO FADE.

(ADVISE)N/S/R SEAT BELT STALK CASING CRACKED BUT FUNCTOINS OK.

(ADVISE)SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS/BEARINGS.

(ADVISE)SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING AND SYSPENSION JOINTS.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,472 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,795 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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W471 EJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W471 EJO registered?

W471 EJO is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W471 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W471 EJO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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