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A11 YWU

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,398 mi
Last recorded110,398 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 YWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,398 miles

balljoints slight play+front brake pads low

both top mounts slight play

centre seatbelt requires assitance when returning

engine slightly smokey when cold

n/s/f window damaged

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 29 Oct 2014 110,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

balljoints slight play+front brake pads low

both top mounts slight play

centre seatbelt requires assitance when returning

engine slightly smokey when cold

n/s/f window damaged

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 100,201 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 100,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal has slightly increased travel

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play on offside front wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2009 80,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play on offside front wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2008 78,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 108,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 105,292 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre cuts outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2006 100,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 100,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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A11 YWU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A11 YWU, 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 A11 YWU registered?

A11 YWU is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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