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630 GFJ

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1738cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,711 mi
Last recorded75,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration630 GFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,738cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 75,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 74,758 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 74,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,256 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,712 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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630 GFJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,738cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 630 GFJ, 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 630 GFJ registered?

630 GFJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 630 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 630 GFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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