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B19 LOD

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,225 mi
Last recorded163,225 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 163,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r disc pitted

Fail 20 Dec 2013 163,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r disc pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2012 151,816 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres cracking/ perishing

both front brake discs slightly worn, both rear brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear tyre has a cut to the sidewall, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

Pass 22 Nov 2011 144,553 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 144,548 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 144,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 139,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 139,403 miles

Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 135,785 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 135,762 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside outer sill cover corroded/holed

rear brake discs worn and brake pads low

rear wiper blade torn

slight play/wear in offside and nearside front suspension link bars

slight play/wear in offside and nearside hub/wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2008 133,838 miles

offside and nearside front tyres cracking inbtween treads / not showing cord at present / 205/50 r15 alloy rims

play in nearside rear hub bearing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Aug 2007 129,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 122,261 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 122,254 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 107,426 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 LOD is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B19 LOD, 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.

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What year was B19 LOD registered?

B19 LOD is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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