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A3297EM

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,882 mi
Last recorded239,882 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3297EM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 239,882 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

all tyres starting to perish.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish.

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate but does not result in excessive movement.

drivers sun visor missing.

stick on headlight beam correctors fitted for use in the uk.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 239,080 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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A3297EM is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 122,464 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 A3297EM, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3297EM registered?

A3297EM is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 1991.

Is A3297EM safe to buy?

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