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ABB 303M

1994 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,085 mi
Last recorded120,085 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Golf107,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABB 303M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,085 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 120,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 117,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 117,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 110,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 104,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front from hose to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended top mount (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,104 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 May 2015 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 90,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil breather pipe broken.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,291 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2012 77,667 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 77,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Oil Filter Leaking

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre has cracking in tread pattern but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 3 May 2007 47,461 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,740 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 35,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ABB 303M is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 107,345 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 ABB 303M, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABB 303M is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1994.

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