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A155 RVH

1984 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,808 mi
Last recorded132,808 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA155 RVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 132,808 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 132,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,790 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 112,786 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 107,358 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2012 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake hoses ferrules rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2009 107,111 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

all brake hoses ferrules corroded.

foot brake hard.

interior mirror cracked and fallen off.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 107,105 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded.

foot brake hard.

interior mirror cracked and fallen off.

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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A155 RVH is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,780cc 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 A155 RVH, 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 A155 RVH registered?

A155 RVH is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1984.

Is A155 RVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A155 RVH 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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