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ANKC786

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

95,684 mi
Last recorded95,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANKC786
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2006 95,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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ANKC786 is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 ANKC786, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANKC786 registered?

ANKC786 is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is ANKC786 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANKC786 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ANKC786 have outstanding finance?

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