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B2 LUR

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,844 mi
Last recorded15,844 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 LUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 15,844 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 156,311 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 152,112 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SIGNS OF CORROSION

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF CORROSION

GENERAL SIGNS OF UNDERBODY CORROSION

N/S + O/S FRONT FLOOR SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S + O/S FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTERN POOR

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 29 Jan 2010 152,027 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SIGNS OF CORROSION

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF CORROSION

GENERAL SIGNS OF UNDERBODY CORROSION

N/S + O/S FRONT FLOOR SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S + O/S FRONT HEAD LIGHT PATTERN POOR

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 10 Oct 2008 146,398 miles

FRONT TO REAR AND REAR TO HOSE METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

METAL PETROL PIPES AT FUEL FILTER AND PUMP VERY RUSTY

SILL COVERS FITTED

TANK STRAPS RUSTY

Pass 31 Aug 2007 141,219 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

FUEL TANK STRAPS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

METAL FUEL PIPES AT FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP VERY BADLY CORRODED

O/S FRONT FLOOR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

O/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS AREAS UNDER CAR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

Fail 30 Aug 2007 141,209 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

FUEL TANK STRAPS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

METAL FUEL PIPES AT FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP VERY BADLY CORRODED

O/S FRONT FLOOR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

O/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS AREAS UNDER CAR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

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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B2 LUR is a 1991 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 1991 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 122,464 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 B2 LUR, 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 35 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 B2 LUR registered?

B2 LUR is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1991.

Is B2 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 LUR 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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