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B8 ROG

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,406 mi
Last recorded176,406 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ROG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 176,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 173,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 152,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 152,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 123,217 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 123,217 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 120,299 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 120,297 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 111,139 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside & nearside sill damaged

offside front tyre cracks on side wall

Fail 14 Nov 2016 101,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,683 miles

lower engine sump damaged and slight leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 96,683 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

lower engine sump damaged and slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,971 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,547 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,546 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,756 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 84,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,872 miles

front number plate backing discoloured

Fail 8 Jul 2009 81,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front number plate backing discoloured

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,068 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 70,572 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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B8 ROG is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B8 ROG, 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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B8 ROG is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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