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A4 WVW

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

242,980 mi
Last recorded242,980 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 242,980 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 242,980 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 241,307 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Apr 2024 241,305 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 237,064 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Mar 2023 237,051 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022
Pass 25 Feb 2021 226,312 miles

Bonnet catch support is corroded and holed

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 226,311 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet catch support is corroded and holed

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 225,051 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear fog light not working

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Pass 27 Mar 2019 220,767 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front windscreen washer jet broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wheel bearings have play and require adjusting

coolant bottle cap missing

exhaust corroded

no coolant in bottle

reverse lights inop

slight engine oil leak and slight gear oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 212,981 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture and splitting inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre low tread and splitting

slight gear oil leak from n/s/f driveshaft oil seal

Pass 29 Mar 2017 203,099 miles

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Rear exhaust silencer mounting split

Fail 24 Mar 2017 203,098 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Rear exhaust silencer mounting split

Pass 14 Mar 2016 192,772 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front seat has play

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Rear exhaust back box rubber cracking

oil leak on engine

underbody corroded in places

water pump leaking coolant slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 183,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 174,737 miles

coil springs all round corroded

nsf cv boots cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 174,736 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

coil springs all round corroded

nsf cv boots cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 165,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2012 165,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 160,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 157,746 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 157,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 153,083 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 153,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 148,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 148,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

throttle linkage sticking

throttle pedal loose

Fail 15 Mar 2007 143,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 143,093 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 136,970 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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A4 WVW is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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