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B15 VRT

1988 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,330 mi
Last recorded148,330 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 VRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 148,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 147,565 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 133,382 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear flexi brake hoses insecure

exhaust mounts cracked(rear)

nearside front outer cv boot slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 129,136 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

bolts missing from front cross memmber

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 VRT is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 118,644 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 VRT, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B15 VRT registered?

B15 VRT is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is B15 VRT safe to buy?

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