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A89 VVW

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA89 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,785cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 153,934 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 153,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 153,444 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 153,449 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pivot excessively worn hand brake lever side to side play (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whthin 30 rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))

o/s f wing slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 152,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to front o/s not in pre arear

drivers seat dose not tilt

engine oil leak

slight play in stearing rack

Fail 17 Jul 2009 152,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to front o/s not in pre arear

drivers seat dose not tilt

engine oil leak

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 13 Nov 2007 150,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 150,075 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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A89 VVW is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,785cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 A89 VVW, 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 A89 VVW registered?

A89 VVW is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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