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A113 PFV

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,066 mi
Last recorded25,066 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA113 PFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,477 miles

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside outer sill corroded

rear chassis corroded both sides

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

rear suspension bushes perished slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2008 21,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,223 miles

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

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

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

co 3.4% (limit 3.5%)

corrosion to the nearside and offside doors

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

slight play in the nearside and offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2005 17,580 miles

very slight brake judder on front

Fail 22 Sep 2005 17,565 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front door step corroded

offside front seat (linkage worn)

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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A113 PFV is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A113 PFV, 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 A113 PFV registered?

A113 PFV is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1984.

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