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2018 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,265 mi
Last recorded25,265 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 SP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 25,265 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 24,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 22,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 20,778 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

rear brakes 90% worn

Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,888 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 5 May 2021 14,013 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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199 SP is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 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 199 SP, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 199 SP?

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What year was 199 SP registered?

199 SP is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is 199 SP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 199 SP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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