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C100 SRD

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,300 mi
Last recorded168,300 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC100 SRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2006 168,300 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

dip stick tube broken

holes in n/s floor pan (not 30cm of any suspension fixing

Pass 28 Nov 2005 167,469 miles

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

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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C100 SRD is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 106,774 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 C100 SRD, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C100 SRD registered?

C100 SRD is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 1986.

Is C100 SRD safe to buy?

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