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3990FZT

2008 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,259 mi
Last recorded74,259 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Golf85,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3990FZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 74,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,259 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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3990FZT is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 85,346 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 3990FZT, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3990FZT registered?

3990FZT is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is 3990FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3990FZT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3990FZT have outstanding finance?

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