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T318 PTG

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,942 mi
Last recorded163,942 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 PTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 163,942 miles

Nearside Front discs rusted

Offside Front discs rusted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 163,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front discs rusted

Offside Front discs rusted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 160,315 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 156,738 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 156,738 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 152,529 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 152,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine overheating. Coolant fan not cutting in.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 147,453 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 30 Apr 2012 147,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 28 Apr 2011 141,478 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 141,478 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 132,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,539 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 110,568 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 25 Apr 2007 98,305 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,978 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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T318 PTG is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T318 PTG, 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 T318 PTG registered?

T318 PTG is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T318 PTG safe to buy?

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