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A145 TCR

1984 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,504 mi
Last recorded143,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA145 TCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2011 143,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 143,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2010 142,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2010 142,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 141,794 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 140,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner sil coroding

Pass 24 May 2007 140,758 miles

nearside front inner sil coroding

Pass 5 May 2006 139,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bottom nearside wing corroded

engin running rough to lean mixture

interior mirror insecure

oil leak

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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A145 TCR is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A145 TCR, 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 A145 TCR registered?

A145 TCR is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A145 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A145 TCR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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