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ADY 684D

1996 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,495 mi
Last recorded194,495 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 684D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2008 194,495 miles

Lower effort at o/s/r service brake, may need repair or adjustment

Pass 29 May 2007 187,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 179,641 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake almost at the end of its working travel

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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ADY 684D is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ADY 684D, 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

How do I check the history of ADY 684D?

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What year was ADY 684D registered?

ADY 684D is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is ADY 684D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 684D shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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