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A12 BOD

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,510 mi
Last recorded140,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 140,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 140,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 140,077 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 139,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 139,218 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear box) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 138,744 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (rear box) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 138,219 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 138,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 136,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 135,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 134,693 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 139,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 138,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 137,677 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 137,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 137,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 6 May 2006 137,648 miles

n/s/f inner c/v boot split.

Fail 6 May 2006 137,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split.

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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A12 BOD is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 98,794 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 A12 BOD, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 BOD registered?

A12 BOD is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1985.

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