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A3 RVY

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,479 mi
Last recorded94,479 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 94,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axel mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear handbrake cables slightly insecure

underseal on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 94,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 93,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 92,321 miles

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

both rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Fail 2 Jul 2016 92,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear wheel bearing slighty noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,649 miles

osr caliper wet with fluid

osr handbrake cable rubbing wheel

Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,646 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

osr caliper wet with fluid

osr handbrake cable rubbing wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2010 136,101 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 136,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 135,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 130,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 125,050 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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A3 RVY is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RVY, 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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A3 RVY is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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