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A839 AMW

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,639 mi
Last recorded98,639 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA839 AMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,639 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 5 Sep 2007 98,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 98,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 97,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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A839 AMW is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A839 AMW, 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 A839 AMW registered?

A839 AMW is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is A839 AMW safe to buy?

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