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B16 GJT

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,629 mi
Last recorded157,629 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 157,629 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front anti-roll bar bracket welded to vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2008 152,146 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust system aftermarket and blowing slightly from centre sections

extensive underseal to complete underside and wheel arches

indicators slow

nearside passenger seat loose in runners

patch repair to offside front inner wing

rear bulkhead starting to corrode in places behind seats

suspension heights low,aftermarket front coil springs fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2008 152,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 150,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside seat has been removed

Rear axle brake pipes slightly corroded

Surface corrosion to all rear brake hose ferules

Fail 6 Jun 2007 150,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 150,653 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front suspension has been lowered

nearside seat has been removed

surface corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion to fuel tank

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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B16 GJT is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,935 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 B16 GJT, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 GJT registered?

B16 GJT is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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