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C34 YVR

1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,385 mi
Last recorded162,385 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC34 YVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 162,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 162,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 161,759 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 161,060 miles

brake ferrules corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 159,921 miles

brake ferrules corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r wheel inner rim slight damage

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 2 May 2013 159,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake ferrules corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r wheel inner rim slight damage

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 159,772 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 159,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 159,309 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 158,691 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and n/s/r brakes binding slightly

brake pipes and fuel pipes very rusty

near side inner c.v.boot split

oil leak from engine

play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 27 Feb 2007 158,116 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

n/s/r brake binding and brake effort low

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 14 Oct 2005 157,083 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak has contamin ated near side front suspension, tyre and suspension bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2005 157,083 miles

oil leak has contamin ated near side front suspension, tyre and suspension bushes

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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C34 YVR is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C34 YVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C34 YVR is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 6 September 1985.

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