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B16 VWV

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,419 mi
Last recorded34,419 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,419 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 34,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 162,863 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

adjustable suspension fitted height ok at test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside door handle slightly insecure

play in both seat railings

Fail 24 Apr 2014 161,860 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

adjustable suspension fitted height ok at test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside door handle slightly insecure

play in both seat railings

Pass 6 Feb 2008 162,265 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 VWV is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWV, 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 B16 VWV registered?

B16 VWV is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is B16 VWV safe to buy?

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