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ALZ 1057

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,627 mi
Last recorded94,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1057
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 92,701 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,619 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

oil leak

rear number plate faded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,290 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 88,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,302 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,940 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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ALZ 1057 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ALZ 1057, 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 ALZ 1057 registered?

ALZ 1057 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is ALZ 1057 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 1057 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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