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A20 VWT

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 99,389 miles

Rear brake discs are worn /pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2017 99,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs are worn /pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,787 miles

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

offside and nearside handbrake cables are showing signs of weakening by corrosion.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,733 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 92,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,464 miles

front discs worn

Fail 20 Aug 2011 84,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 82,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 82,304 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 74,063 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 74,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,929 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 64,923 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,513 miles

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

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

very faint wheelbearing noise

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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A20 VWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A20 VWT, 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 A20 VWT registered?

A20 VWT is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is A20 VWT safe to buy?

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