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A924 VEG

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

204,761 mi
Last recorded204,761 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA924 VEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 204,761 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 192,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 191,044 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 190,966 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 190,966 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 189,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 186,764 miles

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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A924 VEG is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 106,774 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 A924 VEG, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A924 VEG registered?

A924 VEG is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 1986.

Is A924 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A924 VEG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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