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96 RCB

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,938 mi
Last recorded57,938 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 RCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 48,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 40,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 33,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 24,524 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 17,745 miles

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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96 RCB is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 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 96 RCB, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 96 RCB registered?

96 RCB is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2018.

Is 96 RCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 RCB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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