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A104 LJT

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,769 mi
Last recorded49,769 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA104 LJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,769 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 49,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,479 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 48,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 46,542 miles

slight damage to offside outer tyre wall

slight imbalance on the rear footbrake

Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,542 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rack boots are perishing

brake servo corroding

engine breather pipe behind engine

front shock absorbers getting weak

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside front tyre has a screw in it

offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre wearing

oil leak on gearbox

oil leak on the engine

oil on rack boot

oil switch leaking

passangers sun visor insicure

rear number plate deteriating

slight blow on exhaust

slight movement in the front bumper

slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing

smell of fuel from engine

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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A104 LJT is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,626 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 A104 LJT, 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 42 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 A104 LJT registered?

A104 LJT is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 1984.

Is A104 LJT safe to buy?

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