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B7 LOC

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,345 mi
Last recorded133,345 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 133,345 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded holed min affect structural strength

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat base loose at o/s/r corner

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

dash illumination" poor

Fail 16 Apr 2025 133,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner sill corroded holed min affect structural strength

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat base loose at o/s/r corner

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

dash illumination" poor

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,342 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 133,247 miles

incorrect tyres fitted to rims

Pass 20 Jul 2021 132,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner road rim damage

advise incorrect tyre size fitted to wheels

advise rad support beam bolt missing

sight wheel bearing play o/s/f and n/s/r wheel

Fail 15 Jul 2021 132,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner road rim damage

advise incorrect tyre size fitted to wheels

advise rad support beam bolt missing

sight wheel bearing play o/s/f and n/s/r wheel

Pass 21 May 2020 132,720 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 May 2020 132,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2008 127,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 124,015 miles

Near side outer sill corodes not within prescribed area

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

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

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 LOC is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B7 LOC, 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.

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What year was B7 LOC registered?

B7 LOC is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1988.

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