MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underbody covered with under seal
Majority of steel brake pipes in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower edge of passenger side front wing in poor condition
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brakes slightly imbalanced
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A9 OLF is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 1997 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,231 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 OLF, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A9 OLF registered?
A9 OLF is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is A9 OLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for A9 OLF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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