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AT987PF

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,302 mi
Last recorded98,302 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT987PF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 98,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear inner c/v boot split

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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AT987PF is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 122,464 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 AT987PF, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AT987PF registered?

AT987PF is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1991.

Is AT987PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT987PF 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.

Does AT987PF have outstanding finance?

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