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A123 LJT

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

151,220 mi
Last recorded151,220 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 LJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 151,220 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 151,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 150,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 150,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 150,019 miles

N/S/F outer c/v gaitor clip tail too long

T rated tyre on n/s/f; all others H rated

Fail 23 Aug 2007 150,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S F tyre different speed rating to all others

N/S/F outer c/v gaitor large clip needs tail removing

Very slight play at steering rack pinion shaft

Fail 20 Sep 2006 149,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake servo pipe perishing

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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A123 LJT is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A123 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.

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What year was A123 LJT registered?

A123 LJT is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 1984.

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