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AXZ 228

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,547 mi
Last recorded146,547 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 228
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 146,547 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 145,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 142,762 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2023 142,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 139,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 138,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 137,415 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 135,737 miles

washers need attention

Fail 10 May 2018 135,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high lamp insecure (1.8)

washers need attention

Pass 2 May 2017 133,219 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Fail 2 May 2017 133,219 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

rear silencer mountings cracked

Pass 12 May 2016 130,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

loud exhaust fitted and lowering springs

most of the under body brake pipes rusty

noise from rear suspension when driven suspect top rear shock mounts and or shock s

Fail 10 May 2016 130,119 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

loud exhaust fitted and lowering springs

most of the under body brake pipes rusty

noise from rear suspension when driven suspect top rear shock mounts and or shock s

Fail 11 May 2015 125,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills

Pass 11 May 2015 125,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills

Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 125,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2012 124,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 124,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 123,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 122,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

rear exhaust mount rubbers badly perrished

Pass 5 May 2009 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2009 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 119,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 116,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 111,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 111,522 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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AXZ 228 is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AXZ 228, 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.

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AXZ 228 is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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