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BAZ 4473

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,586 mi
Last recorded136,586 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 4473
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 136,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres treads worn to wear markers

headlight damaged /still showing beam pattern

lots of lift in both front suspension top mounts suspension hanging

nearside front outer sill excessively corroded just outside suspension mounting area

nearside front seatblt top cover missing

on road test noticed front wheel bearing noise

rear axle bushes poor condition

steering wheel not in straight position

when roller brake testing front wheel difficalt to centralize

Fail 7 Oct 2010 136,581 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres treads worn to wear markers

headlight damaged /still showing beam pattern

lots of lift in both front suspension top mounts suspension hanging

nearside front outer sill excessively corroded just outside suspension mounting area

nearside front seatblt top cover missing

rear axle bushes poor condition

steering wheel not in straight position

when roller brake testing front wheel difficalt to centralize

Pass 2 Nov 2009 131,267 miles

1. BIG HOLE IN OS SILL (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA) - NEEDS ATTENTION TO PREVENT FURTHER DETERIATION. VARIOUS OTHER AREAS ON BOTH SILLS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED TOO.

2. REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT

Fail 22 Oct 2009 131,150 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

1. BIG HOLE IN OS SILL (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA) - NEEDS ATTENTION TO PREVENT FURTHER DETERIATION. VARIOUS OTHER AREAS ON BOTH SILLS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED TOO.

2. REAR AXLE BUSHES SPLIT

3. FRONT ROAD SPRINGS VERY RUSTY - COULD SNAP SOON.

4. LOTS OF MOVEMENT UP/DOWN ON SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS INDICATING WORN PARTS

5. EXHAUST SYSTEM AT REAR VERY VERY RUSTY

6. METAL BRAKE PIPES TO & ON AXLE RUSTY - RECOMMEND ATTENTION SOON.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 125,190 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 125,190 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 117,789 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 117,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

off side front sill corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 111,233 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 111,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 104,716 miles

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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BAZ 4473 is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 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 BAZ 4473, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAZ 4473 is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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