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C119 GKO

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,778 mi
Last recorded33,778 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 GKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,778 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Nov 2011 33,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,778 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,778 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,778 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,761 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,761 miles

Nearside 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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C119 GKO is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C119 GKO, 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 C119 GKO registered?

C119 GKO is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C119 GKO safe to buy?

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