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T319 LKE

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,519 mi
Last recorded98,519 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT319 LKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,519 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres wearing down on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2015 98,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 tyres wearing down on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing down on edges

near/side wiper blade worn

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,931 miles

both front inner wheel arch covers damaged

oil leek sump plug

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front inner wheel arch covers damaged

oil leek sump plug

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,958 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 80,958 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,564 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 67,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wing cowls insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,447 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 47,809 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)

Pass 30 May 2007 32,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,314 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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T319 LKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T319 LKE, 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 T319 LKE registered?

T319 LKE is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T319 LKE safe to buy?

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