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A450 TKX

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,985 mi
Last recorded103,985 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA450 TKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 103,985 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REARS (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 May 2017 103,977 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REARS (2.7.2a)

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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A450 TKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 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 A450 TKX, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A450 TKX registered?

A450 TKX is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 1987.

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