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A138 PNM

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,479 mi
Last recorded149,479 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 PNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 149,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 149,461 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,461 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 149,228 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel breather pipe from filler neck to tank badly perished and fumes leaking

Headlamp main beam tell tale not working

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 149,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel breather pipe from filler neck to tank badly perished and fumes leaking

Headlamp main beam tell tale not working

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer

Suspension arms corroded

nearside reverse light inoperative

Fail 23 Nov 2017 149,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tale tell not working

Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,034 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel pipe perished

nearside front outer sill corroded through

offside front seat belt stalk housing broken

Pass 7 Apr 2015 148,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front seat belt stalk housing missing

Fail 7 Apr 2015 148,286 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

offside front seat belt stalk housing missing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 147,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside seat belt stalk housing missing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 147,012 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside seat belt stalk housing missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 145,871 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 144,809 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 144,808 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 143,697 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 142,752 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 142,749 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 141,941 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 141,941 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 139,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 138,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 136,084 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 136,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A138 PNM is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A138 PNM, 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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A138 PNM is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1984.

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