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A10 EGH

1988 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,094 mi
Last recorded114,094 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 EGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 114,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 114,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 114,044 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 113,868 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 113,774 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 113,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 112,810 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 112,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 112,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A10 EGH is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 118,644 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 A10 EGH, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 EGH registered?

A10 EGH is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1988.

Is A10 EGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 EGH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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