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A20 VBG

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 139,996 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,688 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 130,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 150,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 146,814 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 145,682 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 137,071 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r discs coroaded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished on side walls

Pass 10 Sep 2010 132,455 miles

Both rear tyre side walls perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Sep 2010 132,455 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyre side walls perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2009 126,022 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tryres perished on sidewalls

Fail 30 Sep 2009 126,022 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tryres perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Nov 2008 121,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 117,017 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 117,017 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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Pass 30 Jul 2007 115,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 115,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VBG is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 106,774 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 VBG, 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 40 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 VBG registered?

A20 VBG is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1986.

Is A20 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VBG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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