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A18 LCN

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

17,242 mi
Last recorded17,242 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 17,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system front to rear corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 17,241 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2022 17,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2021 17,241 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2021 17,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2020 17,232 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2019 17,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,946 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 16,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 16,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 16,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,005 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,721 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 14,077 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 14,077 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 12,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,963 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 7,285 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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A18 LCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 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 A18 LCN, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 LCN registered?

A18 LCN is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is A18 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LCN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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