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T317 OGP

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

92,326 mi
Last recorded92,326 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 OGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose insecure fuel filter loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,416 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 85,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 85,437 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,774 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,724 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 76,724 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,567 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 69,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Numberplate hads a crack

Fail 23 Jan 2015 65,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Numberplate hads a crack

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,893 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front numberplate is cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,052 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,611 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 56,611 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 53,189 miles

Airbag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 53,189 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Airbag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall badly cracked.

Rear brake discs showing signs of overheating.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,389 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 48,898 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,898 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,602 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 42,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,787 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,822 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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T317 OGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 99,378 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 T317 OGP, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T317 OGP registered?

T317 OGP is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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