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C120 DWT

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,681 mi
Last recorded116,681 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC120 DWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 116,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 114,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 113,714 miles

offside rear wheel bearing has play and slightly rougth

Fail 16 May 2009 113,714 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear wheel bearing has play and slightly rougth

Pass 1 May 2008 111,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 107,899 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 107,899 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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C120 DWT is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 C120 DWT, 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 C120 DWT registered?

C120 DWT is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1986.

Is C120 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C120 DWT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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