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A12 EGM

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Turquoise Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,715 mi
Last recorded116,715 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 116,715 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 116,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 116,230 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 116,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 114,994 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,171 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 180,103 miles

drivers seat loose

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from centre box

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

passanger seat loose

smell of fuel from vehicle no leak found

steering rack mounting bracket cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2007 180,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

drivers seat loose

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from centre box

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

passanger seat loose

smell of fuel from vehicle no leak found

steering rack mounting bracket cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2006 177,622 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 177,622 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 177,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EGM is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Turquoise with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A12 EGM, 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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A12 EGM is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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