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A13 PSE

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,826 mi
Last recorded64,826 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,349 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,367 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2006 53,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear number plate seperating from base

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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A13 PSE is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A13 PSE, 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.

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What year was A13 PSE registered?

A13 PSE is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is A13 PSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 PSE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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