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C9 BVW

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,257 mi
Last recorded95,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 95,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 94,894 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 94,393 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 94,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 93,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 93,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,421 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 92,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,239 miles

corrosion on chassis and sub frames in relation to the vehicles age

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

corrosion on chassis and sub frames in relation to the vehicles age

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,781 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 90,781 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,429 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,197 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 86,194 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,793 miles

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lense

Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lense

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,627 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,627 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,400 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 80,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,635 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 77,624 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,882 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 69,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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C9 BVW is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 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 C9 BVW, 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 33 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 C9 BVW registered?

C9 BVW is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C9 BVW safe to buy?

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