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A134 THX

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,154 mi
Last recorded123,154 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA134 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 123,154 miles

N/s front tyre perishing and worn on edges

N/s front tyre underinflated

N/s rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s front door handle insecure

O/s front tyre wrong rotation

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 123,149 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s front tyre perishing and worn on edges

N/s front tyre underinflated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s front door handle insecure

O/s front tyre wrong rotation

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 114,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 114,977 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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A134 THX is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A134 THX, 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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What year was A134 THX registered?

A134 THX is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is A134 THX safe to buy?

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