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A139 OWW

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,318 mi
Last recorded140,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA139 OWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 140,318 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2012 140,118 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 139,580 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 136,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 130,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 130,861 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 121,934 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2006 121,934 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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A139 OWW is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,800cc 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 A139 OWW, 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

How do I check the history of A139 OWW?

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What year was A139 OWW registered?

A139 OWW is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is A139 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A139 OWW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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