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B8 KHS

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,858 mi
Last recorded1,858 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 1,858 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front dics corroded due to standing

Fail 22 Oct 2010 1,858 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front dics corroded due to standing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 1,849 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2009 1,849 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

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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B8 KHS is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B8 KHS, 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 B8 KHS registered?

B8 KHS is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 August 1988.

Is B8 KHS safe to buy?

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