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B13 GSH

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,153 mi
Last recorded141,153 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 GSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 141,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 139,142 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside brake caliper sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 135,642 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 134,215 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 134,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 128,377 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 128,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 123,017 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 123,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 118,329 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 118,329 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 110,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B13 GSH is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B13 GSH, 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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What year was B13 GSH registered?

B13 GSH is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is B13 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 GSH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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