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A17 HNL

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 108,586 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake disc pitted

Fail 30 Dec 2010 108,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,305 miles

intercooler pipes insecure to offside

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

slight free play in rear axel bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,131 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 85,131 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 69,672 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 69,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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A17 HNL is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A17 HNL, 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 A17 HNL registered?

A17 HNL is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is A17 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 HNL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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