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B23 YSH

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,307 mi
Last recorded91,307 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 YSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 91,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Arch slightly corroded at bottom

Offside Front Floor corroded slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,630 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 89,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,764 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 83,764 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,748 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,733 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,821 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/S Wiper blade split on end, clears screen ok.

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on 3mm.

Rear exhaust hanger badley corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 67,237 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 63,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 May 2008 63,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 57,834 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 53,692 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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B23 YSH is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B23 YSH, 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 B23 YSH registered?

B23 YSH is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B23 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 YSH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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