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A16 VKR

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,106 mi
Last recorded167,106 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 167,106 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 166,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 162,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 155,015 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 155,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 140,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 132,421 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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A16 VKR is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 A16 VKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 VKR registered?

A16 VKR is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 1990.

Is A16 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 VKR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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