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ABY 267S

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABY 267S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 155,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 154,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 154,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 153,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 155,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 153,434 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 153,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 153,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 152,449 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 151,310 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 150,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 149,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 147,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 147,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 145,326 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 143,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 143,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 140,482 miles

Nail in Nsr tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 140,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in Nsr tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 137,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 134,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 132,573 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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ABY 267S is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ABY 267S, 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 ABY 267S registered?

ABY 267S is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 1989.

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