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A14 NLM

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 NLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,210 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper and arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald on both edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear axle mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

no emission test engine will NOT idle or run long enough

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,083 miles

Alternator belt is perished

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake is slower to operate

Screen damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 112,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release UNABLE TO CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS (5.2.5a)

ALTERNATOR BELT IS PERISHED

FRONT BUMPER FIXINGS POOR

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S REAR FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

PANEL DAMAGE

ROOF IS TORN

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s front brake is slower to operate

n/s head light is wet inside

n/s rear shock absorber is damp

o/s hand brake is slower to operate

o/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

panel damage

Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s front brake is slower to operate

n/s head light is wet inside

n/s rear shock absorber is damp

o/s hand brake is slower to operate

o/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

panel damage

Fail 12 Sep 2014 100,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust is corroded

n/s head light is wet inside

panel damage

o/s front brake disc is corroded and worn

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres are perished

body trim missing

exhaust heat shield fixing clip is insecure

front brake discs are worn

o/s front brake disc is rusted

o/s front brake is slower to operate

o/s hand brake is slower to operate

oil smell in the car

panel damage

srs light is not working

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,480 miles

Oil leak

mirrors damaged/repaired

sill lips corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 77,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

airbag light on

mirrors damaged/repaired

sill lips corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 77,102 miles

both mirrors damaged

Fail 25 May 2010 77,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both mirrors damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 75,344 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 75,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,840 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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A14 NLM is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 A14 NLM, 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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A14 NLM is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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