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ALZ 7519

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7519
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,462 miles

freeplay in steering column lower bush

nearside front mudflap loose

offside front mudflap close to tyre

offside front shock absorber weak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 87,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

freeplay in steering column lower bush

nearside front mudflap loose

offside front mudflap close to tyre

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,917 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s/r repeater broken

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,341 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 66,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

centre exhaust leaking

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

nearside rear shock absorber worn

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,719 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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ALZ 7519 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ALZ 7519, 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 7519 registered?

ALZ 7519 is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 7519 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 7519 shows 8 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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