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P20 ABF

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,254 mi
Last recorded125,254 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ABF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,254 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 125,253 miles

Brake performance not tested NSR caliper leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,719 miles

Both rear calliper hand brake return springs incorrectly fitted

Front Slight roughness in steering rack

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 123,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalyst to centre box has leak at join (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill within prescribed area of seat/seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low due to being insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Dip beam (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Anti roll bar is rubbing on fuel tank (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear calliper hand brake return springs incorrectly fitted

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Slight roughness in steering rack

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 123,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 120,452 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (3.5.1i)

offside outer sill corroded but hidden by plastic trim

rear floor pan's corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 118,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 114,462 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 104,443 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 104,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 99,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering rack boot twisted slightly

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside steering rack boot twisted slightly

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2008 97,110 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both front sills crushed

Fail 30 Nov 2007 87,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 87,399 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 80,165 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 80,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P20 ABF is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P20 ABF, 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.

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P20 ABF is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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