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A136 MCP

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,759 mi
Last recorded158,759 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 MCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 158,759 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Not seated correctly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle lowered

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2015 31,464 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

road wheels passed bodyline

Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 3,672 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 3,672 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,030 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 1,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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A136 MCP is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A136 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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What year was A136 MCP registered?

A136 MCP is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1984.

Is A136 MCP safe to buy?

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