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A7 PHO

1996 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,910 mi
Last recorded136,910 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 PHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 136,910 miles

Bonnet and bootlid has slight corrosion.

Floorpan starting to show corrosion.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 123,144 miles

NSR floorpan has corrosion.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF chassis leg has slight corrotion.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PAS pump is leaking oil.

Pass 8 May 2008 113,247 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 113,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 104,194 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 104,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2006 94,950 miles

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

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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A7 PHO is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 A7 PHO, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 PHO registered?

A7 PHO is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A7 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 PHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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