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A6 GWH

1989 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,875 mi
Last recorded185,875 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 GWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 185,875 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 172,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2007 159,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 159,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 157,581 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 157,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A6 GWH is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A6 GWH, 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 A6 GWH registered?

A6 GWH is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A6 GWH safe to buy?

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