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B19 FMF

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,033 mi
Last recorded149,033 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 FMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 149,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 148,001 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 147,485 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 145,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 143,025 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 143,006 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 141,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 136,941 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 122,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 118,266 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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B19 FMF is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 FMF, 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 30 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 FMF registered?

B19 FMF is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B19 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 FMF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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