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B18 DUB

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,886 mi
Last recorded87,886 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 87,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 87,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 87,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 86,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 86,354 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 83,331 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2007 76,867 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 76,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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B18 DUB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 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 B18 DUB, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 DUB is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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