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ALZ 1479

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,904 mi
Last recorded71,904 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1479
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,904 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 166,283 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 166,283 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all discs slightly corroded

both rear wheel bearings slight play

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 160,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust noisey

rear brakes discs rusted

Fail 28 Apr 2006 160,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Advise ting of blue in headlamps

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Exhaust noisey

Front brake pads very low

Rear brake discs corroded

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 1479 is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ALZ 1479, 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.

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What year was ALZ 1479 registered?

ALZ 1479 is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is ALZ 1479 safe to buy?

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