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B15 DUB

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 124,951 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 124,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 123,511 miles

both front jacking points corroded.(not considered structural)

n/s front and rear tyres uneven wear

o/s front and rear tyres worn uneven

o/s front top strut mounting has filler around edge.unable to assess how much filler is present.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 123,511 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front jacking points corroded.(not considered structural)

o/s front and rear tyres worn uneven

o/s front top strut mounting has filler around edge.unable to assess how much filler is present.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 123,179 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 122,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 122,518 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 122,518 miles

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

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

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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B15 DUB is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 122,464 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 B15 DUB, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B15 DUB is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 1991.

Is B15 DUB safe to buy?

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