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A17 KLB

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,357 mi
Last recorded122,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2010 122,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror broken & lens missing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,357 miles

Nearside mirror broken & lens missing.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 114,284 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 113,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,596 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Fail 7 Nov 2008 97,596 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Fail 6 Nov 2008 97,569 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 83,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 128,831 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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A17 KLB is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A17 KLB, 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 KLB registered?

A17 KLB is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A17 KLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 KLB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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