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8939 VW

1986 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,870 mi
Last recorded67,870 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8939 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2023 67,870 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 67,858 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,463 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 6 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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8939 VW is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 106,774 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 8939 VW, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8939 VW registered?

8939 VW is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is 8939 VW safe to buy?

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