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A984 TGS

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,209 mi
Last recorded151,209 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA984 TGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,209 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 150,138 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 149,318 miles

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.

Fail 27 Apr 2023 149,315 miles

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.

Pass 17 May 2022 148,541 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 148,539 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2021 147,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 146,572 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 144,847 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 143,773 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 143,773 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 142,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 141,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 141,049 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 141,026 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 141,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 133,014 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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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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