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A14 RCP

1990 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,948 mi
Last recorded100,948 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,891 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 99,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 99,571 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 98,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,091 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,142 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 97,142 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 95,165 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,728 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,689 miles

unable to check o/s or n/s outer sills due to plastic povers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,542 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 90,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 90,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 89,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,473 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,151 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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A14 RCP is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 A14 RCP, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 RCP registered?

A14 RCP is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is A14 RCP safe to buy?

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