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A134 MCP

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

65,177 mi
Last recorded65,177 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA134 MCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 65,177 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 65,171 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,518 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 64,508 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,958 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,380 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,380 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,268 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 57,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

excessive gearbox oil leak

exhaust hangers split

filler in offside rear sill

front brake discs pitted and scored

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

fuel filler pipe perished

nearside front inner and outer cv gaiters perished

petrol cap seal perished

possible fuel stainage on both carbs

wipers smear to limit

Fail 29 Jun 2011 56,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

filler in offside rear sill

excessive gearbox oil leak

exhaust hangers split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs pitted and scored

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

fuel filler pipe perished

hole in nearside rear sill

nearside front inner and outer cv gaiters perished

petrol cap seal perished

possible fuel stainage on both carbs

wipers smear to limit

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,421 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,030 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 53,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,277 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2008 49,277 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 48,586 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 48,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A134 MCP is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 A134 MCP, 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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A134 MCP is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 1984.

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