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C102 SGY

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,612 mi
Last recorded86,612 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC102 SGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front of nearside front wheel arch corroded

front of nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear no/plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2010 86,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front of nearside front wheel arch corroded

front of nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear no/plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,094 miles

nearside front wing corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear no plate cracked and deteriorated

rear of nearside outer sill/front of nearside rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 84,147 miles

rear of nearside outer sill/wheel arch area corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer rubber mounts severely cracked

tiny hole in offside outer c.v. gaiter

Fail 28 Feb 2008 84,147 miles

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

rear of nearside outer sill/wheel arch area corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer rubber mounts severely cracked

tiny hole in offside outer c.v. gaiter

Pass 7 Mar 2007 82,895 miles

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

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

rear of nearside outer sill/front of nearside rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2006 81,103 miles

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion of under body# parts

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 SGY is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C102 SGY, 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 C102 SGY registered?

C102 SGY is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 1986.

Is C102 SGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C102 SGY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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