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849 BGE

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,326 mi
Last recorded123,326 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration849 BGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 123,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located helper spring missing (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located helper spring missing (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped/ worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front abs lead streached on full lock

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low tread (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone "b" <40mm (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 120,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & perished - 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake - poor effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished - 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Wipers poor performance - Aero type

Fail 9 May 2016 120,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Orange (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm & perished - 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Orange (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Parking brake - poor effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished - 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wipers poor performance - Aero type

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,057 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,057 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 111,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,179 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 94,140 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,151 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,216 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,962 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 51,736 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2007 51,736 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 May 2007 45,977 miles

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Apr 2006 37,788 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,788 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

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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849 BGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 849 BGE, 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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849 BGE is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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