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B18 LCM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,107 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 81,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,031 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,031 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 May 2007 80,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 78,620 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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B18 LCM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LCM, 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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What year was B18 LCM registered?

B18 LCM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 1992.

Is B18 LCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 LCM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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