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A140 PNM

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,079 mi
Last recorded111,079 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 PNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has a oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 111,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,415 miles

accident damage to n/s/r lamp lens

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 17 Aug 2009 98,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

accident damage to n/s/r lamp lens

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,435 miles

---STRONG ADVISE---Front bulk head area to off side and near side been cut out / modified

--STRONG ADVISE-- off side and near side front drive shafts seem to be catching onto top chassis legs

Near side front brake flexi hose starting to deteriorate

Off side rear brake flexi hose starting to corrode

Rear lights show small amount of white light to rear

near side front seat lock does not latch in locked position

near side rear brake flexi ferulle starting to corroded.

off side and near side front strut mounting area to bulk head covered by sealant and can not be inspected for corrosion

off side and near side front wheels curbed and edges dammaged

off side rear bumper corner insecure

off side vfront B post to outer sill small hole

off side vrear chassis leg starting to corrode

rear coil springs lose in their housings

rear fuel pipes corroded

stone chips across windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2008 91,434 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

---STRONG ADVISE---Front bulk head area to off side and near side been cut out / modified

--STRONG ADVISE-- off side and near side front drive shafts seem to be catching onto top chassis legs

Off side rear brake flexi hose starting to corrode

Rear lights show small amount of white light to rear

near side front seat lock does not latch in locked position

near side rear brake flexi ferulle starting to corroded.

off side and near side front strut mounting area to bulk head covered by sealant and can not be inspected for corrosion

off side and near side front wheels curbed and edges dammaged

off side rear bumper corner insecure

off side vfront B post to outer sill small hole

off side vrear chassis leg starting to corrode

rear coil springs lose in their housings

rear fuel pipes corroded

stone chips across windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2007 84,412 miles

exhaust front to rear knocking on body work

off side rear bumper corn er loose

Fail 23 Jul 2007 84,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

off side rear bumper corner loose

Pass 29 Sep 2006 56,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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A140 PNM is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A140 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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A140 PNM is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1984.

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