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B19 DUB

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,481 mi
Last recorded164,481 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 164,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 163,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 163,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 163,848 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 163,833 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 163,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 163,691 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 162,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 162,453 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 162,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 158,433 miles

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)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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B19 DUB is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B19 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 38 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 B19 DUB registered?

B19 DUB is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is B19 DUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 DUB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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