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12 LRB

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,591 mi
Last recorded104,591 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 LRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 104,591 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes under bonnet corroded to injectors

power steering pipes on rack corroded

rdivers seat does not tilt forward

rear axle beam corroded

rear axle bushs deteriorated n/s and o/s

Fail 12 Jun 2008 104,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes under bonnet corroded to injectors

power steering pipes on rack corroded

rdivers seat does not tilt forward

rear axle beam corroded

rear axle bushs deteriorated n/s and o/s

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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12 LRB is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 12 LRB, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 12 LRB registered?

12 LRB is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is 12 LRB safe to buy?

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