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A14 DCE

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2010

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 135,810 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 128,841 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 122,091 miles

exhaust centre section pin holed advise replace now

Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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A14 DCE is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 A14 DCE, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 DCE registered?

A14 DCE is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is A14 DCE safe to buy?

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