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J14 DED

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,772 mi
Last recorded98,772 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 DED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 92,297 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 92,297 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,080 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 91,080 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,936 miles

same as previous advisories

Fail 10 Aug 2006 88,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

battery earth terminal loose

engine speed low

low reserve travel on handbrake

offside washer jet weak pressure

Pass 9 Aug 2006 88,928 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 88,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 82,539 miles

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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J14 DED is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 J14 DED, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J14 DED is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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