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B16 OUB

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 OUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 84,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,895 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 84,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 84,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,464 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,618 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all fuel pipes corroded

breather pipe on rocker cover split

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,391 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all fuel pipes corroded

breather pipe on rocker cover split

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

rocker cover gasket leaking oil

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 75,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,506 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,037 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,171 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 69,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,620 miles

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 OUB is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 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 B16 OUB, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 OUB is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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