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A7 USM

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,082 mi
Last recorded114,082 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 USM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2006 114,082 miles

servo pipe has a d.i.y repair

stains around fuel tank

travel to foot and handbrake

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advanced corrosion to fuel tank mounting straps

both rear seats missing but seat belts checked

drivers seat insecure BORDERLINE

heavy surface corrosion to rear beam axle

note:recent rear axle brakepipes,rear discs and pads.recent front brake pads and n/s/f rollbar link

note:vehicle has sports springs fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2006 114,077 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Advanced corrosion to both front brake pipes leading to calipers.

Advanced corrosion to the fuel tank mounting straps.

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

Drivers seat is insecure.-BORDERLINE.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Heavy surface corrosion to the rear beam axle assembly.

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

Note. Both rear seats are missing but seatbelts have been checked.

Note. New brake pads and discs fitted to the front but no grease has been used to lubricate the pads.

Note. Vehicle appears to have sports springs fitted.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Servo pipe has a DIY style repair.

Stains around the fuel tank.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Travel to footbrake.

Travel to hanbrake.

Uneven wear to the nearside rear tyre.

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 USM is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A7 USM, 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 USM is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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