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ALZ 4776

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,324 mi
Last recorded132,324 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4776
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,324 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 132,324 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

air bag light on

power steering pipes corroded

stone chip in windscreen

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 4776 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 4776, 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

How do I check the history of ALZ 4776?

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What year was ALZ 4776 registered?

ALZ 4776 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is ALZ 4776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 4776 shows 2 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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