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116 JWB

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,797 mi
Last recorded134,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration116 JWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 134,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 133,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 133,295 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 132,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 132,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,526 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 130,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 128,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 127,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,673 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 124,728 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 122,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 122,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 120,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 118,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner spot lights inoperative

Fail 17 Apr 2009 118,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner spot lights inoperative

Pass 12 Apr 2008 114,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 112,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 109,826 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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116 JWB is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 116 JWB, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 116 JWB?

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What year was 116 JWB registered?

116 JWB is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 1990.

Is 116 JWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 116 JWB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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