MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,485 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
(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.
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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.
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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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