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822 PO

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,093 mi
Last recorded42,093 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration822 PO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,093 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 36,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,033 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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822 PO is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 822 PO, 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 822 PO registered?

822 PO is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is 822 PO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 822 PO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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