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1422BMV

1990 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

77,912 mi
Last recorded77,912 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1422BMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,912 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,892 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,892 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 77,892 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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1422BMV is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 1422BMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1422BMV registered?

1422BMV is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 1990.

Is 1422BMV safe to buy?

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