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ALZ 2617

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 2617
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 133,155 miles

Boot lid will not open from outside but access can be gained from inside

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play at top of steering column

Fail 26 May 2009 133,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Boot lid will not open from outside but access can be gained from inside

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play at top of steering column

Pass 4 Dec 2007 119,608 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 119,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer heatshield loose

Fail 1 Feb 2007 119,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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ALZ 2617 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALZ 2617, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 2617 registered?

ALZ 2617 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 2617 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 2617 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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