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9968BVB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,563 mi
Last recorded118,563 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9968BVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 118,563 miles

both headlights masked level .

Fail 20 Aug 2016 118,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge . 225/40 x18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned on wrong side. NEEDS TO BE CENTRE OR OFFSIDE (1.3.2a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both masked level (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

both headlights masked level

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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9968BVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 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 9968BVB, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9968BVB registered?

9968BVB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is 9968BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9968BVB shows 2 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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