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A121 TYX

1984 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,614 mi
Last recorded69,614 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA121 TYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,614 miles

back box rubber snapped, box resting on rear axle

fuel pipes corroding.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

back box rubber snapped, box resting on rear axle,

fuel pipes corroding,.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,549 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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A121 TYX is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A121 TYX, 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 A121 TYX registered?

A121 TYX is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A121 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A121 TYX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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