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A12 RLO

1990 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,041 mi
Last recorded158,041 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 158,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 158,041 miles

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

slight play in n/s top shocker bush

Pass 4 Jan 2008 151,541 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 151,538 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Some wear to steering rack bushes

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 RLO is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 RLO, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 RLO registered?

A12 RLO is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is A12 RLO safe to buy?

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