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A160 BKU

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,145 mi
Last recorded155,145 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA160 BKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 155,145 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion various areas

Pass 16 Dec 2013 151,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f slight damage to outer wheel rim

Fail 10 Dec 2013 131,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges very near limit

offside front tyre perishing badly reccomend it is changed asap

Pass 11 Dec 2012 143,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre offside front tyre near limit inner edge and nearside front tyyre ON LIMIT inner edge

rear valance and boot floor corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2012 143,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre offside front tyre near limit inner edge and nearside front tyyre ON LIMIT inner edge

rear valance and boot floor corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2011 137,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded - full inspection not possible due to plastic wheel arch spat

spare wheel well/boot floor/rear panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 19 Nov 2011 136,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded - full inspection not possible due to plastic wheel arch spat

spare wheel well/boot floor/rear panel corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 Nov 2010 129,842 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 129,822 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body has areas of excessive corrosion but not within prescribed areas

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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A160 BKU is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,457cc 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 A160 BKU, 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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A160 BKU is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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