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B7 DYO

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,592 mi
Last recorded79,592 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 DYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 79,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 79,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,296 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,527 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 76,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,089 miles

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

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,363 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,263 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 56,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,788 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 29,817 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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B7 DYO is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 B7 DYO, 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 B7 DYO registered?

B7 DYO is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 1996.

Is B7 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 DYO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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