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A10 NOX

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,834 mi
Last recorded167,834 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 NOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 167,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 167,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 165,720 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 164,498 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 164,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 164,007 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 163,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 10 Jun 2018 163,614 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2018 163,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2007 80,522 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 75,383 miles

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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A10 NOX is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A10 NOX, 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 A10 NOX registered?

A10 NOX is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A10 NOX safe to buy?

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