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A439 POD

1984 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,159 mi
Last recorded58,159 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Golf105,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA439 POD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,159 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both suspension tops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion both rear shocks

slight corrosion exhaust

Fail 29 May 2024 58,152 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both suspension tops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion both rear shocks

slight corrosion exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch faulty

light scratches to screen

Fail 31 Aug 2022 58,122 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch faulty

light scratches to screen

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 57,637 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 57,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 55,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

rear tyres close to wear indicaters

Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

rear tyres close to wear indicaters

Fail 18 Apr 2013 42,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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A439 POD is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,626 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 A439 POD, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A439 POD is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 1984.

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