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BBR 890S

1977 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

842 mi
Last recorded842 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Golf50,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBR 890S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2006 842 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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BBR 890S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 50,202 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 BBR 890S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BBR 890S?

You can check the full history of BBR 890S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BBR 890S registered?

BBR 890S is a 1977 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is BBR 890S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBR 890S shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBR 890S have outstanding finance?

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