MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,041 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides floor (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outter sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front inner/outter sills (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B12 SYB is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 B12 SYB, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B12 SYB is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 1995.
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