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1966 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

21,499 mi
Last recorded21,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration88 FOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1966
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 21,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 20,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,261 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 97,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,038 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 97,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 96,686 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,686 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 18,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 16,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 16,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 15,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 96,236 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both lower sidesills

full body kit fitted at time of test

general underside corrosion to front and rear/chassis/body

perishing to both rear tyres on walls

Fail 21 Feb 2014 96,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both lower sidesills

full body kit fitted at time of test

general underside corrosion to front and rear/chassis/body

perishing to both rear tyres on walls

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,665 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 95,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak from water pump

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,332 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 91,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,591 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 91,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 12,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,342 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 11,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,882 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2008 91,208 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 14 May 2008 91,207 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2008 7,484 miles

Off side top ball joint slight play.

Steering column lower U/J very slight play to steering rack shaft.

Pass 14 May 2007 91,161 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 May 2007 5,807 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 5,807 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,734 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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88 FOR is a 1966 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 88 FOR, 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 60 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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88 FOR is a 1966 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1966.

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