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1033 MG

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,487 mi
Last recorded100,487 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1033 MG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,487 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,548 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,091 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 98,091 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,189 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 96,189 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,064 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 94,064 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,957 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 91,957 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 88,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,039 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,946 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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,239 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,579 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,866 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,823 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 44,036 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 43,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,711 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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1033 MG is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 1033 MG, 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 1033 MG registered?

1033 MG is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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