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A3 FJL

1999 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,258 mi
Last recorded72,258 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Golf99,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,258 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2014 72,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,191 miles

emmisions close to limit

slight blue smoke when reved

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,087 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil warning light flickers on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,055 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 66,055 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,500 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,100 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,127 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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A3 FJL is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A3 FJL, 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 A3 FJL registered?

A3 FJL is a 1999 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is A3 FJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 FJL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 FJL have outstanding finance?

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