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903X236

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,123 mi
Last recorded63,123 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration903X236
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear axle bush starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

Fail 30 Jan 2008 58,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator drive belt starting to crack

both rear shockabsorber bump stops worn

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,088 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 55,088 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,464 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 53,464 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

slight inballance front brakes

water stain marks rear of cylinder head ?

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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903X236 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,231 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 903X236, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 903X236 registered?

903X236 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 August 1997.

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