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A7 XAO

1996 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,682 mi
Last recorded60,682 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,934 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,694 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 59,692 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,433 miles

Oil leak oil pressure switch ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,066 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,625 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 55,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,275 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 54,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,275 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/rear tyre low on tread depth

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 48,211 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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A7 XAO is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAO, 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.

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What year was A7 XAO registered?

A7 XAO is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is A7 XAO safe to buy?

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