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B17 LPG

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Black Lpg 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,035 mi
Last recorded186,035 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 LPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2013 186,035 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion in nearside and offside rear inner wings

slight corrosion in offsdie front lower inner wing

Pass 30 Nov 2013 186,035 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight corrosion in nearside and offside rear inner wings

slight corrosion in offsdie front lower inner wing

Pass 1 Dec 2012 178,521 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion in offside and nearside lower inner wing

slight corrsion in offside and nearside lower rear inner wings

Fail 3 Dec 2011 163,395 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in offside and nearside suspension top mount

Pass 3 Dec 2011 163,395 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in offside and nearside suspension top mount

Pass 20 Nov 2010 148,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 138,652 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 131,487 miles

Advise on near side & off side window tint

Pass 10 Dec 2007 126,508 miles

Advise on tinted glass nearside & offside door glass

Light binding on nearside rear wheel

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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B17 LPG is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B17 LPG, 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 B17 LPG registered?

B17 LPG is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 1988.

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