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ALZ 1428

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,260 mi
Last recorded107,260 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1428
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,260 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 107,260 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 98,222 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 98,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 88,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,264 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 78,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 1428 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ALZ 1428, 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 1428 registered?

ALZ 1428 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is ALZ 1428 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 1428 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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