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B1344IC

1987 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,372 mi
Last recorded94,372 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1344IC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s/f lower screen pillar

Fail 14 May 2019 94,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front A pillar corrosion

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from out side (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dash warning lamps not working

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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B1344IC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 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 B1344IC, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1344IC registered?

B1344IC is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 1987.

Is B1344IC safe to buy?

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