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A12 YAO

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,849 mi
Last recorded131,849 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 131,849 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 131,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 114,280 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 97,176 miles

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

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

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

Rear o/s wheel binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2009 97,176 miles

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

Rear o/s wheel binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,901 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 89,877 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Air bag light on

Nearside driveshaft bolt insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,072 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 101,072 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 94,627 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 88,414 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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A12 YAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A12 YAO, 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 A12 YAO registered?

A12 YAO is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is A12 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 YAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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