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A4 FVG

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,588 mi
Last recorded172,588 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 172,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside outersill rusty /side skirts fitted

rear axle rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2024 172,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust on rear axle

Pass 16 Mar 2023 170,969 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear floors rusty

Pass 28 May 2020 170,946 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 170,946 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 170,947 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 170,947 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 170,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 170,947 miles

Corrosion on off side inner wheel arch

Corrosion to off side rear floor pan.

Near side front to rear main brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 170,947 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 170,637 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 164,872 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 159,360 miles

Off side rear brake caliper, hand brake lever partally stuck.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 159,360 miles

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Off side rear brake caliper, hand brake lever partally stuck.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 156,399 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 156,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 151,798 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 151,789 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 144,510 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 137,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 131,468 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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A4 FVG is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A4 FVG, 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 A4 FVG registered?

A4 FVG is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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