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B16 OGD

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,836 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 123,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 123,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter mounting bracket broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 123,452 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front suspension strut tops worn

nearside front outer sill holed

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 123,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap faulty (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front suspension strut tops worn

nearside front outer sill holed

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,063 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 123,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions only just passed

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 122,854 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed(not within prescribed limit) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steel brake pipes corroded

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,428 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2018 108,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,692 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 107,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 106,720 miles

Exhaust front pipe blowing

Fail 6 Jan 2016 106,713 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust box (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front floor corroded

nearside front outer sill weak

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion to left front floor area

Fail 6 Jan 2014 100,858 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some corrosion to left front floor area

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,130 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,693 miles

O/S WASHER JET POOR

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 74,171 miles

Alternator belt loose

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch trim insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion; Front lower arms, front subframe, rear axle, inner sills, floor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2010 74,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator belt loose

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch trim insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion; Front lower arms, front subframe, rear axle, inner sills, floor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,554 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 71,553 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 68,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 68,116 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 64,110 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,551 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 58,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 OGD is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 OGD, 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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B16 OGD is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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