MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,155 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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)
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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.
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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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