MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,404 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front seat appears unstable-unable to assess framework due to carpet covering
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill edge corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front seat appears unstable-unable to assess framework due to carpet covering
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s front seat not fitted when represented
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
no lights fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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A17 VWT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 A17 VWT, 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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What year was A17 VWT registered?
A17 VWT is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1987.
Is A17 VWT safe to buy?
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