MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,052 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Head lamps dip incorrect direction, modified to compl with British regulations.(advise)
Oil leaks from engine area (advise)
Rear seats missing, therefore rear belts not checked. (advise)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A175 ERY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
Across all 1983 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,133 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 A175 ERY, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A175 ERY registered?
A175 ERY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 August 1983.
Is A175 ERY safe to buy?
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