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C102 RRX

1986 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

158,913 mi
Last recorded158,913 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC102 RRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2006 158,913 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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C102 RRX is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C102 RRX, 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.

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What year was C102 RRX registered?

C102 RRX is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C102 RRX safe to buy?

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