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B11 BCY

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,790 mi
Last recorded123,790 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded MASTER CYLINDER TO NSF (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 123,790 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 123,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 123,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,213 miles

all discs pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 123,213 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

all discs pitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 123,110 miles

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

nsr and osr axel bushes slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2006 123,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B11 BCY is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B11 BCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B11 BCY registered?

B11 BCY is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1991.

Is B11 BCY safe to buy?

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