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A12 OYH

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,521 mi
Last recorded123,521 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 123,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 122,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 122,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,588 miles

Advise both rear axle bushes perished and deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2021 121,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Banjo fitting onto caliper leaking an hose fouling road wheel (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear axle bushes perished and deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 120,111 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,543 miles

Both front brake hoses insecure Benefit of the doubt given.

Front Play in both top mounts benefit of the doubt given.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides benefit of the doubt given recommend attention soon. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 119,543 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to master cylinder leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Horn wire at steering wheel. (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wing. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses insecure Benefit of the doubt given.

Front Play in both top mounts benefit of the doubt given.

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides benefit of the doubt given recommend attention soon. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 119,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing System has been removed where it was fitted as standard (1.6 (e))

Brake master cylinder insecure Reservoir insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Creeps to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake hose rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe Lower front pipes insecure (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking Reservoir leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Many wires not connected and likely to touch hot components in engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear pipes to nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 115,350 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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A12 OYH is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A12 OYH, 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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A12 OYH is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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