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A10 ORA

1984 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,196 mi
Last recorded97,196 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,196 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 96,591 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 96,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 96,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 96,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pump slightly insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Odd wheels fitted all round with different size tyres fitted front to rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 25 Jun 2018 96,265 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 95,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,216 miles

metal fuel pipes corroeded slightly

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 ORA is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 ORA, 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.

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What year was A10 ORA registered?

A10 ORA is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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