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A7 BUJ

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 91,828 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 8 May 2012 91,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,785 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s inner c.v. boot burst

rear brake imbalance 44%

Fail 25 Mar 2011 91,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s inner c.v. boot burst

rear brake imbalance 44%

Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,623 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear seat removed

Fail 7 Jul 2009 91,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear seat removed

Pass 6 Jun 2008 90,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2008 90,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2008 90,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 85,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2007 84,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 82,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 82,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel 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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A7 BUJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 A7 BUJ, 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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A7 BUJ is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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