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B6 EEV

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,436 mi
Last recorded62,436 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 EEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 62,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 62,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 61,821 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 61,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside and outside sil (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside and outside sil (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2014 61,812 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,917 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,591 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,163 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,017 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 56,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2006 51,972 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 51,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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B6 EEV is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B6 EEV, 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.

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B6 EEV is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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