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BYE 4T

1988 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

334,670 mi
Last recorded334,670 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Golf118,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYE 4T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 334,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack notchy on lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))

poor beam pattern on o/s headlight

Pass 7 Oct 2024 327,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective giving poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side to side movement on mounting (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or rack ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack/rack notchy on lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column

small chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Oct 2024 327,563 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured rack mount to body (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective giving poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side to side movement on mounting (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) or rack ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack/rack notchy on lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering column

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2023 320,728 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both front seat backs slightly loose

slight play in steering column

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2023 320,728 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both front seat backs slightly loose

slight play in steering column

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2022 314,568 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

slight knock from steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2022 314,568 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

slight knock from steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2021 307,761 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

engine and gearbox oil leaks

knock from steering rack

o/s headlamp lens cracked

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount

stonechip in screen

Pass 3 Oct 2020 301,737 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2020 301,714 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 296,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 286,813 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 286,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 279,449 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 279,449 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 269,782 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 260,816 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 251,603 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 241,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 230,727 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 230,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 221,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 210,765 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 210,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 196,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 183,627 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 183,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 173,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 164,218 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2005 164,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nail in tyre

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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BYE 4T is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BYE 4T, 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.

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BYE 4T is a 1988 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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