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6 TRP

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,122 mi
Last recorded176,122 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 TRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 176,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 175,573 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 174,978 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 174,963 miles

Fuel hose leaking PIPE AT FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL / FLOOR PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL / FLOOR PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

LEAK FROM SCREEN WASH RESERVOIR

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 173,105 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WEEP FROM POWER STEERING ON RACK HYDRAULIC HEAD

Pass 30 Nov 2021 170,923 miles

BOTH FRONTS WORN ON INNER EDGE

HORN OPERATING WHEN WIPER SWITCH IS OPERATED

Fail 30 Nov 2021 170,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXIBLE UNION (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH FRONTS WORN ON INNER EDGE

HORN OPERATING WHEN WIPER SWITCH IS OPERATED

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WEEP FROM POWER STEERING HEAD ON RACK

Pass 1 Dec 2020 168,657 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions CO high 3.50%

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 166,351 miles

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF HORN WHEN FIRST PRESSED

Fail 5 Dec 2019 166,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF HORN WHEN FIRST PRESSED

Pass 14 Dec 2018 163,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 161,265 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,479 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 158,406 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 158,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 154,068 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 150,871 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 150,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 147,302 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 147,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 141,969 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 141,966 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 140,409 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 138,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 136,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 128,172 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 119,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 111,255 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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6 TRP is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 6 TRP, 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 6 TRP registered?

6 TRP is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is 6 TRP safe to buy?

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