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A20 EJY

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,927 mi
Last recorded14,927 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2019 14,927 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 14,850 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 14,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,737 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,715 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,626 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 14,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,403 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,315 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 11,039 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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A20 EJY is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 A20 EJY, 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 30 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 A20 EJY registered?

A20 EJY is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is A20 EJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 EJY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 EJY have outstanding finance?

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