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9852 KW

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

158,091 mi
Last recorded158,091 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9852 KW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 158,091 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 158,083 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 156,660 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 156,649 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 147,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 138,893 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 137,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,037 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 123,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,988 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,631 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,631 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2014 86,470 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,459 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,608 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,036 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,145 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,817 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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9852 KW is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,800cc 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 9852 KW, 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 9852 KW registered?

9852 KW is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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