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A19 TEV

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1763cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,351 mi
Last recorded153,351 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 TEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,763cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 153,351 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 153,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 152,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 152,331 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 151,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 150,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 149,806 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 148,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 148,197 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 145,672 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 88,578 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering pipe hanging down

Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 18,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 TEV is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,763cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,935 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 TEV, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 TEV registered?

A19 TEV is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 1989.

Is A19 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 TEV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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