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W471 PAP

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,838 mi
Last recorded159,838 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 PAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 159,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 159,838 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexi hoses perished

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s side repeater faded

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r side light dim

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 18 Feb 2016 156,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 153,274 miles

Lowered suspension components fitted, signs of contact between offside front stabiliser bar and driveshaft, clearance at time of test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 153,274 miles

Lowered suspension components fitted, signs of contact between offside front stabiliser bar and driveshaft, clearance at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 146,647 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

n/s/f lower susp arm rear mount deteriorated & slight play

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s inner CV boot slightly loose

o/s taillight damaged

rear brake imb high

rear washer n/w

slight play in steering rack

temp gauge n/w

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2014 146,647 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake imb high

rear washer n/w

slight play in steering rack

temp gauge n/w

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres deteriorating

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s inner CV boot slightly loose

o/s taillight damaged

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

n/s/f lower susp arm rear mount deteriorated & slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2013 143,185 miles

n/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2012 136,766 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes split and have slight movement

o/s/f inner c.v boot perished.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 136,763 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f inner c.v boot perished.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 125,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both no plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Dec 2010 125,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both no plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Dec 2009 121,234 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 121,230 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake discs becoming worn

o/s/r brake getting tight

Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear registration plates starting to become deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges (stepped tread)

o/s/r brake becomming tight

Pass 14 Jan 2008 93,113 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 77,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

crack in front registration plate

offside wiper blade split at end but still clearing windscreen ok

Pass 14 Jan 2006 67,229 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 PAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PAP, 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 PAP is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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