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A1 DTL

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,096 mi
Last recorded198,096 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 198,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise glass has small hole (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 197,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 197,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 196,628 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been Undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Pass 29 May 2018 194,224 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 191,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside inner wing surface corrosion

Pass 6 May 2016 188,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

advise oil leak underside

Pass 13 May 2015 185,143 miles

front tyres perrished

Fail 12 May 2015 185,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubbers deteriated but exhaust held secure

front tyres perrished

Pass 14 May 2014 181,096 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKED BUT NIT SHOWING CORDS

Fail 9 May 2014 181,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKED BUT NIT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 30 May 2013 177,325 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 176,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 174,507 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 25 May 2011 174,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2010 172,499 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 171,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 169,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 169,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 166,513 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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A1 DTL is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A1 DTL, 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.

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A1 DTL is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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