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A20 VGF

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,512 mi
Last recorded102,512 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 102,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 102,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2011 100,621 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

feul tank moved to boot

floor pan modified

n/s/r chassis modified

o/s/r chassis modified

Fail 16 Dec 2011 100,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

feul tank moved to boot

floor pan modified

n/s/r chassis modified

o/s/r chassis modified

Pass 13 Nov 2010 98,591 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 131,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust secure but runninig in car no leaks.

only 1 seat fitted

strut brace resting on brake resevoir bottle

Pass 1 May 2008 118,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 107,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 104,991 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 VGF is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 118,644 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 VGF, 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 38 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 VGF registered?

A20 VGF is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is A20 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VGF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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