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A4 LYE

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1763cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,264 mi
Last recorded22,264 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,763cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2025 22,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nearside centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2021 22,149 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,321 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 19,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 14,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,077 miles

exhaust system rusty †wheels corroded †slight oil leak n/s/r inner diff seal flange

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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A4 LYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,763cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,935 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 A4 LYE, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 LYE registered?

A4 LYE is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A4 LYE safe to buy?

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