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T317 OKK

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,005 mi
Last recorded167,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 OKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 167,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 165,535 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 155,648 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 155,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 148,511 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 145,248 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 145,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 140,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 135,883 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 135,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 127,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 121,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 113,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 113,741 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 113,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 108,879 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 108,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light on.

Engine surging slightly.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,292 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 99,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 88,204 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 76,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 69,171 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 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 T317 OKK, 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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T317 OKK is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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