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B18 EAD

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 EAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2006 104,822 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 104,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 EAD is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B18 EAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 EAD registered?

B18 EAD is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is B18 EAD safe to buy?

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