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BEC 15H

1988 Volkswagen Golf

Multi-colour Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,443 mi
Last recorded136,443 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEC 15H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 136,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 135,523 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2009 134,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 128,163 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 128,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 128,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 128,148 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 122,480 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BEC 15H is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in Multi-colour with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 118,644 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BEC 15H, 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 38 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 BEC 15H registered?

BEC 15H is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is BEC 15H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEC 15H shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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