CarVerify

Free Car Check

A3 OVR

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,382 mi
Last recorded142,382 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under side covered under seal

Fail 19 Feb 2025 142,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under side covered under seal

Fail 4 Feb 2025 142,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under Side Covered In Underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2021 141,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,097 miles

Brake warning on dashboard.

Offside Rear Bumper corrosion, non structural.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,442 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,148 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,894 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted too offside and nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,979 miles

Catalyst heat shield missing

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 129,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 125,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 122,971 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

covers over sills

Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and osr tyres worn on edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 115,310 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers over sills

Pass 1 Sep 2009 112,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 107,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 102,480 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 97,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper smear/chipped screen/brake noise/pad warning wire n/s/brake hoses and rear bump stops perrshing/b/pipes surface corrosin/see sheets

Pass 3 Mar 2006 97,430 miles

n/s wiper smear/chipped screen/brake noise/pad warning wire n/s/brake hoses and rear bump stops perrshing/b/pipes surface corrosin/see sheets

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A3 OVR is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 A3 OVR, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A3 OVR?

You can check the full history of A3 OVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A3 OVR registered?

A3 OVR is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A3 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 OVR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 OVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A3 OVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.