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1HL-918

1996 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,827 mi
Last recorded9,827 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1HL-918
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,827 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

very slight play on track rod ends

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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1HL-918 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 1HL-918, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1HL-918 registered?

1HL-918 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 1HL-918 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1HL-918 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1HL-918 have outstanding finance?

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