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W471 KNH

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,599 mi
Last recorded101,599 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 101,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 101,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brakes begining to show signs of overheating

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,553 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 86,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,071 miles

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)

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 KNH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KNH, 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 KNH registered?

W471 KNH is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W471 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W471 KNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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