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A158 MKP

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA158 MKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,400 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 113,384 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,186 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Main beam "tell tale" not working

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

One exhaust rubber broken at rear silencer

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 113,186 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

One exhaust rubber broken at rear silencer

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 109,842 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 105,882 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,655 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 104,645 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

oil warning lamp and buzzer on.

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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A158 MKP is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A158 MKP, 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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A158 MKP is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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