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907X360

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration907X360
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,214 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 77,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

slight interference with rear light operation

steering rack worn

Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,214 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 77,214 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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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907X360 is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 98,794 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 907X360, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 907X360 registered?

907X360 is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is 907X360 safe to buy?

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