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BCZ 3266

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,135 mi
Last recorded92,135 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 3266
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 92,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 83,938 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 83,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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BCZ 3266 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCZ 3266, 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 BCZ 3266 registered?

BCZ 3266 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is BCZ 3266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 3266 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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