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96-D-18637

1994 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,672 mi
Last recorded52,672 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Golf107,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96-D-18637
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 May 2010 52,672 miles

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

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

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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96-D-18637 is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 107,345 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 96-D-18637, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 96-D-18637 registered?

96-D-18637 is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is 96-D-18637 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96-D-18637 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 96-D-18637 have outstanding finance?

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