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333 SAM

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,279 mi
Last recorded138,279 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration333 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 138,279 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazzard light switch has intermittent fault (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 138,279 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Anti roll bar contacting floor due to lowered suspension (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Anti roll bar contacting floor due to lowered suspension (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty Hazzard light switch has intermittent fault (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 138,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 138,147 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 137,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule starting to perish (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear[at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule starting to perish (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 17 May 2022 137,234 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat slightly loose

Offside Front seat slightly loose

Fail 13 May 2022 137,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat slightly loose

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat slightly loose

Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,824 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 135,808 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 133,871 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 133,246 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 133,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 129,993 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 129,990 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 127,716 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 127,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,323 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2015 125,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 122,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 122,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2012 122,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 115,083 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 115,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 111,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 104,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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333 SAM is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 333 SAM, 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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333 SAM is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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