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A16 VTV

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,044 mi
Last recorded149,044 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 149,044 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 105,602 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear body corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 104,441 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure drivers (5.2.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear body corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both lower outer sills have slight corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 103,814 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s lower sill has slight corrosion

o/s lower door has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 102,772 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s lower sill has slight corrosion

O/s lower door has slight corrosion

Steering wheel worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 101,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering wheel worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 99,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 96,737 miles

both cv gators piersing

frtont brake hoses slight cracking

under body and side seals surface rust

Pass 1 Feb 2008 92,964 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,411 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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A16 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 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 A16 VTV, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 VTV is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1987.

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