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A11 ATE

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,800 mi
Last recorded121,800 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 ATE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 121,800 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 121,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,298 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2015 117,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,661 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 116,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 116,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 115,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,986 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE POOR CONDITION ON SIDE WALL

Pass 30 May 2009 113,890 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE POOR CONDITION

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 113,390 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 113,382 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 113,240 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 113,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 May 2006 112,859 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 112,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A11 ATE is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 ATE, 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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A11 ATE is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 1989.

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