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B16 TCP

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,852 mi
Last recorded73,852 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 73,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 73,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 143,402 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,529 miles

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

Steel wheels fitted to front axle at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,502 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 53,950 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 53,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,135 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,382 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,754 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,846 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 TCP is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TCP, 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 TCP registered?

B16 TCP is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is B16 TCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 TCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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