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W471 NWB

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,007 mi
Last recorded112,007 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 NWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2014 112,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 112,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,568 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 98,568 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 94,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 94,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 90,277 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,596 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,745 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,470 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,247 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 59,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,805 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 NWB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

W471 NWB is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W471 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W471 NWB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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