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A12 TSX

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,633 mi
Last recorded137,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 137,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 135,693 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 135,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 134,949 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 131,964 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 131,904 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s h brake cable needs securing in position

Pass 29 Jan 2007 129,659 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 129,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 126,802 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 126,801 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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 TSX is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 TSX registered?

A12 TSX is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is A12 TSX safe to buy?

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