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A18 VDC

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,625 mi
Last recorded140,625 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 140,625 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 140,625 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 137,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 131,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 125,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 118,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 116,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 111,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,548 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 104,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake disks pitted and scored

Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,648 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 86,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,995 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,205 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 57,997 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 57,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VDC is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

A18 VDC is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is A18 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VDC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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