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A20 AGU

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,054 mi
Last recorded142,054 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2025 142,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 141,168 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 140,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 139,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 138,240 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 137,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 137,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 135,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2012 133,390 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 132,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 131,839 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 130,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 128,137 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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A20 AGU is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A20 AGU, 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 A20 AGU registered?

A20 AGU is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 1990.

Is A20 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 AGU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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