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T318 TMV

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,075 mi
Last recorded94,075 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 TMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 94,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 89,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,249 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 83,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,567 miles

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

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

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)

gearbox leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,361 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 TMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TMV, 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

How do I check the history of T318 TMV?

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What year was T318 TMV registered?

T318 TMV is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is T318 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T318 TMV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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