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A13 XYX

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 94,938 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,726 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 89,730 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,997 miles

advise on rear numberplate condition monitor

Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,657 miles

Advised on brake pedal rubber condition

Advised slight noise fron nearside and offside rear caliper/ back plate area no play could be seen

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,139 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,452 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front suspension arms rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2009 61,441 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 60,919 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,597 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 59,597 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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A13 XYX is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,231 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 A13 XYX, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 XYX registered?

A13 XYX is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is A13 XYX safe to buy?

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