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A14 KYY

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,187 mi
Last recorded100,187 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2006
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 KYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2006 100,187 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 100,187 miles

Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 91,342 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 91,342 miles

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

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

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

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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A14 KYY is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A14 KYY, 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

How do I check the history of A14 KYY?

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What year was A14 KYY registered?

A14 KYY is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is A14 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 KYY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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