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T317 RPP

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

248,062 mi
Last recorded248,062 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 RPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 248,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 232,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 225,361 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links bushes deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 225,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front anti roll bar drop links bushes deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 201,476 miles

advise n/s/f shock slightly damp and soft.

advise o/s/r w/arch.

both front tyres getting low.

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge.

slight imbalance on service brake.

slight oil leak.

slight play in o/s s/rack.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 177,040 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 177,040 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 178,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 163,519 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 154,767 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 150,723 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 RPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RPP, 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 RPP is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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