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972 FGY

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,452 mi
Last recorded190,452 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 FGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 190,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front corrosion on

Pass 11 May 2017 184,712 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 184,712 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 184,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt mount has corrosion in prescribed area (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

middle silencer in poor conition

Pass 12 May 2015 180,609 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 172,649 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 168,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 160,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 158,510 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 149,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 142,257 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate slightly faded

front tyre treads starting to get low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 132,117 miles

o/s an d n/s front shock absorber top mounts has play

o/s and n/s rear axel mounts bushes splitting but no movement found

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearing has slight movement

stone chip and small crack in windscreen but outside a zone

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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972 FGY is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 972 FGY, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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972 FGY is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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