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BHZ 5351

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 5351
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 127,890 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 127,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 121,939 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 121,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BHZ 5351 is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 BHZ 5351, 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 31 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 BHZ 5351 registered?

BHZ 5351 is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is BHZ 5351 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 5351 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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