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938X741

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration938X741
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,942 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,406 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

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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938X741 is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 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 938X741, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 938X741 registered?

938X741 is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is 938X741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 938X741 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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