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A19 FKL

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,387 mi
Last recorded161,387 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 FKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 161,387 miles

front tyres wearing low

n/s/f inner cv gaiter starting to perish

rear brake application slightly uneven

travel to service brake peddle

Pass 2 Apr 2019 157,538 miles

n/s dip beam washer not working

n/s door mirror damaged

outer sills damaged

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Mar 2018 150,383 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter starting to perish

outer sills slightly damaged

slight footbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2017 147,808 miles

front brake discs rusty lip inner

rear brake discs rusty lip inner

Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 134,452 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 95,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 868,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2010 86,856 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,675 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 69,075 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)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,522 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 48,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 38,014 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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A19 FKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A19 FKL, 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 A19 FKL registered?

A19 FKL is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is A19 FKL safe to buy?

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