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BAB 17S

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 17S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 84,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,417 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 75,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,492 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 73,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system poor condition,corroded and blowing around welds and joints.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,488 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,938 miles

Exhaust corroding around welds and seams.

Rear tyres perishing/spliting,tyres are 16 years old.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,935 miles

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

Rear tyres perished/spliting.tyres are 15 years old.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,946 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 64,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,609 miles

Battery insecure

Metal brake pipes starting too corrode.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,127 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,741 miles

both rear tyres are originals and are starting to perish. made in 1996

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2005 47,321 miles

Front tyres apear underinflated.

Rear tyres perishing,Both 9 years old!

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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BAB 17S is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BAB 17S, 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 BAB 17S registered?

BAB 17S is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is BAB 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAB 17S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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