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T317 XCD

1999 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 XCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2008 107,886 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 107,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,744 miles

as previous test

Fail 13 Jun 2007 103,744 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear tyres,tread worn on outside edge on 2mm.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside power steering hose/pipe very damp but no visible leak.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 95,861 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 95,857 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

1. offside front tyre tread worn to legal limit (1.6MM) † †2. nearside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit (1.6MM) †

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 XCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

T317 XCD is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is T317 XCD safe to buy?

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