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G781 PCG

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,300 mi
Last recorded179,300 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 PCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2007 179,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 178,102 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 178,099 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 178,099 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre inner and outer tread cracked

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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G781 PCG is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 G781 PCG, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G781 PCG registered?

G781 PCG is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is G781 PCG safe to buy?

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