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B11 NGR

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,386 mi
Last recorded109,386 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 NGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 109,386 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 109,335 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,942 miles

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)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 108,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 99,376 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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B11 NGR is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 118,644 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NGR, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B11 NGR registered?

B11 NGR is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is B11 NGR safe to buy?

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