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A2 VOS

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,602 mi
Last recorded184,602 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 184,602 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 181,486 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 177,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 173,489 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 169,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 164,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2006 164,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak engine

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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A2 VOS is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A2 VOS, 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.

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What year was A2 VOS registered?

A2 VOS is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is A2 VOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VOS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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