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B4 TWW

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,013 mi
Last recorded160,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 TWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2007 160,013 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Sill & arches covered †front sills damaged †o/s/r floor corroded †front pads on limit †n/s/f headlamp cracked †exhaust corroded †screen chipped †rear pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2007 160,013 miles

Sill & arches covered †front sills damaged †o/s/r floor corroded †front pads on limit †n/s/f headlamp cracked †exhaust corroded †screen chipped †rear pads low

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 TWW is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B4 TWW, 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 B4 TWW registered?

B4 TWW is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is B4 TWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 TWW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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