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B3 CKC

1989 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 CKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 126,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 126,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 121,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 117,651 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres deteriorated

o/s/f anti/rollbar bracket twisted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 117,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres deteriorated

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f anti/rollbar bracket twisted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 117,402 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B3 CKC is a 1989 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 1989 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,935 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 B3 CKC, 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 37 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 B3 CKC registered?

B3 CKC is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 1989.

Is B3 CKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 CKC 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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