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A448 NEL

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,643 mi
Last recorded108,643 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 NEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,643 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 107,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,379 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 97,703 miles

Centre Exhaust mountings perished and showing signs of immenent failure.

Nearside Front Spring pan close to tyre inner face.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,251 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s/r tyre is perishing to inner sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 106,282 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2007 146,587 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted so not tested.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 139,948 miles

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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A448 NEL is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A448 NEL, 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 A448 NEL registered?

A448 NEL is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is A448 NEL safe to buy?

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