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AIG 1862

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,581 mi
Last recorded75,581 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 1862
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 75,581 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 73,635 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2005 60,035 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AIG 1862 is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AIG 1862, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AIG 1862 registered?

AIG 1862 is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 1990.

Is AIG 1862 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 1862 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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