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A18 PSN

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,401 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,422 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,405 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 81,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,275 miles

rear beam bushes perished

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 69,702 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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A18 PSN is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A18 PSN, 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 A18 PSN registered?

A18 PSN is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is A18 PSN safe to buy?

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