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A3 VWG

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

211,126 mi
Last recorded211,126 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 211,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Sep 2017 205,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 199,126 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 191,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 183,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 175,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 173,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 173,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 173,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 171,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 170,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 168,670 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 168,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/side front h/lamp starting to loose beam pattern. †rear brake back plate starting to corroded. †slight seapage of fluid p.a.s pipe. †corrosion appearing o/side floor area and n/side front chassis.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 165,260 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake ferals staring to rust

front and rear no plates starting to fade

o/side back plate staring to rust

power steering pipes starting to rust

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 VWG is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VWG, 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 A3 VWG registered?

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

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The MOT history for A3 VWG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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