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A16 KWE

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,571 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside outer leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 133,398 miles

Both rear floors slightly corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2021 133,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various welded joints - modified exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,993 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 129,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on welded joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Nearside and offside both wings lower edges corroded

Nearside Front Damage to door outer panel

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 27 Jan 2018 129,692 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 127,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 124,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 124,091 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,861 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Car suspension has been lowered no suspension travel at front.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 118,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

None standared head lights fitted.

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Car suspension has been lowered no suspension travel at front.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 108,137 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,309 miles

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

off side anti roll bar appears to be fouling on the drive shaft.

Pass 13 May 2011 91,449 miles

Vehicle has been fitted with a set of 205/65/16 tyres on 16 inch rims across the front axle for the retest.(225x40x18 on the rear)

front grill is insecure

Fail 12 May 2011 91,446 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

front grill is insecure

Off side front anti roll bar is fouling the drive shaft, severely restricting suspension steering and braking.

Fail 13 May 2010 85,558 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cannot make a full inspection to the front of the car due to a metal plate under the car.

Pass 13 May 2010 85,558 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cannot make a full inspection to the front of the car due to a metal plate under the car.

Pass 16 May 2009 80,245 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 74,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 55,639 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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A16 KWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A16 KWE, 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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A16 KWE is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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