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A241 MUM

1986 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,309 mi
Last recorded75,309 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA241 MUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 75,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 74,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 74,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front b/pipe insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2019 74,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front b/pipe insecure

Pass 11 May 2018 74,348 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,859 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 73,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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A241 MUM is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A241 MUM, 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.

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What year was A241 MUM registered?

A241 MUM is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is A241 MUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A241 MUM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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