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A14 YSP

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,876 mi
Last recorded109,876 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 109,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 109,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 108,688 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 108,092 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 108,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 105,784 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 YSP is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSP, 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 YSP registered?

A14 YSP is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is A14 YSP safe to buy?

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