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A5 HXO

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,928 mi
Last recorded160,928 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 160,928 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

side skirtings fitted preventing checking rust on side seals.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 160,926 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

side skirtings fitted preventing checking rust on side seals.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 154,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 151,371 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 143,234 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 128,616 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 119,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s & o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2007 119,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s & O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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 HXO is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,231 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 A5 HXO, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 HXO registered?

A5 HXO is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is A5 HXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 HXO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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