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A28 JHG

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,584 mi
Last recorded127,584 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 JHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 127,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 120,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 118,208 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,321 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,014 miles

advise both outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,327 miles

Offside Rear tyre age related cracksd

Fail 2 Jun 2017 111,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre age related cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 77,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 74,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 72,934 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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A28 JHG is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A28 JHG, 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 A28 JHG registered?

A28 JHG is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is A28 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A28 JHG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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