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A5 FKB

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,284 mi
Last recorded91,284 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 91,284 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 91,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 87,827 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 87,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake pipes rusty in places

Pass 4 Jan 2006 82,335 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 82,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

underbody rusty in places

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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A5 FKB is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A5 FKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 FKB registered?

A5 FKB is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is A5 FKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FKB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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