MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn control slightly loose.
Windscreen washer provides low washer liquid
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
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)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front seats slight play on rail
both inner and outer sills corroded and weak
fuel filter corroded
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A589 FRC is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 98,794 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 A589 FRC, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A589 FRC registered?
A589 FRC is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is A589 FRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for A589 FRC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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