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T319 SBL

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,975 mi
Last recorded101,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT319 SBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil dipstick tube broken

Fail 31 Dec 2020 101,965 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

dipstick tube missing/broken

Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,403 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 94,391 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 92,969 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,597 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 75,696 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 28 Feb 2015 66,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,194 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear axle bushes starting to perish

offside rear spring broken still securely located

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,218 miles

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

advice gearbox fluid leak.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 45,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

advice gearbox fluid leak.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/side front tyre has sidewall cracks, c ords are n ot exposed.has been running soft.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,816 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre has sidewall cracks, c ords are n ot exposed.has been running soft.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,662 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Jan 2009 38,358 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 38,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,439 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,451 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,826 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 SBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SBL, 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 T319 SBL registered?

T319 SBL is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T319 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T319 SBL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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