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B4 GMM

1988 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,201 mi
Last recorded41,201 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,147 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,083 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,076 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 41,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 40,975 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,911 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,898 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,882 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,807 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,313 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,881 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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B4 GMM is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 118,644 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 B4 GMM, 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 38 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 B4 GMM registered?

B4 GMM is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is B4 GMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 GMM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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