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B14 OYS

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,511 mi
Last recorded92,511 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 OYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering pipes slightly corroded at steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2007 92,510 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipes slightly corroded at steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2006 90,966 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 90,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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B14 OYS is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B14 OYS, 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 B14 OYS registered?

B14 OYS is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is B14 OYS safe to buy?

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