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A20 VTL

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,428 mi
Last recorded142,428 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 142,428 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 142,428 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 139,791 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 139,791 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VTL is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTL, 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 A20 VTL registered?

A20 VTL is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is A20 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VTL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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