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A140 WUS

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

203,352 mi
Last recorded203,352 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 WUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 203,352 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 201,827 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 200,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 198,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 197,224 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 197,193 miles

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

oil light intermittently flashing on dash

Pass 28 Jun 2017 195,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 194,529 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 193,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 192,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 191,283 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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A140 WUS is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WUS, 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 WUS registered?

A140 WUS is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A140 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A140 WUS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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