MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,956 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
front steady bar bolts missing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A117 BBD is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1984 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,626 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 A117 BBD, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A117 BBD registered?
A117 BBD is a 1984 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is A117 BBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A117 BBD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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