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A130 WEP

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,053 mi
Last recorded36,053 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 WEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,053 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake test stopped due to burst brake pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,836 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,695 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 33,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

manifold loose on head

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

manifold loose on head

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,522 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 25,392 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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A130 WEP is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A130 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A130 WEP registered?

A130 WEP is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A130 WEP safe to buy?

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