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A140 OWW

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,818 mi
Last recorded146,818 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 OWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 146,818 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 144,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 139,463 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 134,125 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 134,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 128,712 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 128,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A140 OWW is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A140 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.

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What year was A140 OWW registered?

A140 OWW is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 1984.

Is A140 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A140 OWW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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