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B8 SYO

1991 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,975 mi
Last recorded100,975 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,975 miles

Oil leak

Temporary exhaust supported

This car has been modified

Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,022 miles

Centre exhaust poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 17 May 2013 75,021 miles

Spare tyre defective

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front and rear wiper blades split

taped repairs to nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,102 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,102 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 May 2011 74,704 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 74,214 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 May 2009 73,621 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 73,621 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 72,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,949 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 71,949 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 70,348 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 70,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot see condition of front brakes

nearside rear light lens damaged

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 SYO is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 122,464 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 SYO, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 SYO is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1991.

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