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A18 MVF

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

213,681 mi
Last recorded213,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 213,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 213,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 211,262 miles

Battery loose but not considered insecure

Both nearside & offside outer front brake pads wearing unevenly low compared to inner pads-still above minimum thickness

Both nearside & offside rear brake binding slightly

Both nearside & offside rear brake pads getting low & discs corroded,pitted & scored.

Nearside Front headlamp upper mounting bracket broken but unit not considered insecure-not affecting beam pattern/height

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside lower sill damaged

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 30 Apr 2018 211,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Battery loose but not considered insecure

Both nearside & offside outer front brake pads wearing unevenly low compared to inner pads-still above minimum thickness

Both nearside & offside rear brake binding slightly

Both nearside & offside rear brake pads getting low & discs corroded,pitted & scored.

Nearside Front headlamp upper mounting bracket broken but unit not considered insecure-not affecting beam pattern/height

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside lower sill damaged

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 May 2017 205,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack ball joint slight play

Rear oth rear springs coroded

Fail 15 May 2017 205,896 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing near cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack ball joint slight play

Rear oth rear springs coroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 202,805 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 202,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 195,812 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 195,809 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 177,369 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 177,368 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 162,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 150,411 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 150,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake pad getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2011 133,145 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 133,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 120,298 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 120,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 104,803 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 90,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 77,538 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 68,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 68,802 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 MVF is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 A18 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

A18 MVF is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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