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A2207AF

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,662 mi
Last recorded99,662 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2207AF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2006 99,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 99,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 91,418 miles

bad oil leaks from engine area

Fail 10 Nov 2005 91,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

DRIVERS DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

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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A2207AF is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 98,794 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 A2207AF, 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 41 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 A2207AF registered?

A2207AF is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is A2207AF safe to buy?

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