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T317 SSG

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,614 mi
Last recorded148,614 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 SSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 148,614 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 148,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 140,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases middle section.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 140,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases middle section.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,911 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 131,911 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 115,123 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

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

Rear exhaust box bracket adrift slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,109 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 103,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,948 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2013 86,898 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,898 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,714 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

front wipers smeary

v-belt worn & cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2012 81,714 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

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

front wipers smeary

v-belt worn & cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,479 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,102 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 SSG is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T317 SSG registered?

T317 SSG is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T317 SSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T317 SSG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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