MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front mac pherson strut top mount has play.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
headlamp patterns are not perfect.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached hole elongated to hub fitting (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
headlamp patterns are not perfect.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock to hub attachment bolts loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock to hub attachment bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front brake disc rusty
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A984 TGS is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 A984 TGS, 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 A984 TGS registered?
A984 TGS is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 1985.
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