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AEZ 5094

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,061 mi
Last recorded115,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5094
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 115,061 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 114,731 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 114,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 114,724 miles

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

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AEZ 5094 is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEZ 5094, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEZ 5094 registered?

AEZ 5094 is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is AEZ 5094 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 5094 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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