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A9 FLS

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 105,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have damage to outer tread, not excessive, no cord shown

oil level low

Pass 11 May 2018 98,539 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 98,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,541 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 98,537 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,537 miles

additional nearside front sidelamp innop

reverse lamps innop

Pass 24 Jun 2010 97,396 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 96,106 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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A9 FLS is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 A9 FLS, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A9 FLS registered?

A9 FLS is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is A9 FLS safe to buy?

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