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1989 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,820 mi
Last recorded109,820 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration336 RFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 109,820 miles

Drivers door lower hinge insecure.

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 109,820 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Drivers door lower hinge insecure.

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

Pass 26 May 2009 107,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,065 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 105,063 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 103,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 102,810 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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336 RFK is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,935 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 336 RFK, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 336 RFK registered?

336 RFK is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 336 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 336 RFK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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