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525 GYF

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,925 mi
Last recorded59,925 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 GYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 59,925 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,847 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 4 Dec 2023 59,681 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside front steering rank gaiter is cracked

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside front steering rank gaiter is cracked

Oil leak

Small and deep cut to offside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,991 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play adjustable type of bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 57,364 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 57,364 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 56,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,412 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 54,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,570 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,073 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,301 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 44,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,482 miles

rear tyres distorting / nearside front tyre worn on outer edge / offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,201 miles

both rear tyres starting to distort

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,600 miles

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

both rear tyres just starting to distort

Fail 11 Dec 2007 28,589 miles

Centre Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Centre Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres just starting to distort

Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,579 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not blowing at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2005 22,647 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)

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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525 GYF is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 525 GYF, 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 525 GYF registered?

525 GYF is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 525 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 525 GYF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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