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A25 BGT

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,910 mi
Last recorded193,910 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 BGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 193,910 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 190,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 187,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 184,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly siezed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 181,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 174,338 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 166,632 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 166,461 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))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 160,072 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 160,072 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 157,172 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 157,172 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 152,411 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 152,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 147,820 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 147,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 143,893 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 143,893 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 139,534 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 139,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 134,826 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 116,154 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 109,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 94,663 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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A25 BGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A25 BGT, 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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A25 BGT is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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