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A2 TKT

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

154,552 mi
Last recorded154,552 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 May 2007 154,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

nearside rack gaiter badly twisted

rear axle beam corroding

some play in seat runners

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 May 2006 149,741 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

co high 3.1%

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2006 149,741 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

co high 3.1%

oil leak

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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A2 TKT is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A2 TKT, 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.

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What year was A2 TKT registered?

A2 TKT is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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