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AIL 169

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,777 mi
Last recorded88,777 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIL 169
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 88,777 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 88,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 88,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 88,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,090 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 88,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 88,070 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 88,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,642 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 87,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2010 87,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2010 87,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 87,606 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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AIL 169 is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AIL 169, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AIL 169?

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What year was AIL 169 registered?

AIL 169 is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1985.

Is AIL 169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIL 169 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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