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A130 JSO

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,200 mi
Last recorded121,200 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 JSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,200 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 120,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 116,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 116,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 107,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 107,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,597 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 100,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,515 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,247 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 71,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres getting low on tread.

crack on front number plate.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 66,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,573 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 59,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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A130 JSO is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A130 JSO, 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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A130 JSO is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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