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A20 HLJ

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,897 mi
Last recorded113,897 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2009 113,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

heavy under-body surface corrosion e.g rear chassis rails & both front outer sills/jacking points

larger size tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

slight impact damage at nearside rear wheel (inner)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 113,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy under-body surface corrosion e.g rear chassis rails & both front outer sills/jacking points

larger size tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

slight impact damage at nearside rear wheel (inner)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 109,852 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 105,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 101,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 101,877 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 HLJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 HLJ, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 HLJ registered?

A20 HLJ is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A20 HLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 HLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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