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AL6101Y

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,906 mi
Last recorded197,906 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL6101Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2009 197,906 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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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AL6101Y is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 AL6101Y, 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 AL6101Y registered?

AL6101Y is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is AL6101Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL6101Y shows 1 test 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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