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B101 YYF

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB101 YYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 123,264 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 123,259 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,116 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 118,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,313 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has a crack in the system

Fail 13 Feb 2015 106,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has a crack in the system

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,578 miles

engine/gearbox leaking oil, nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, offside front drive shaft excessively close to subframe

Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,569 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine/gearbox leaking oil, nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped, nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, offside front drive shaft excessively close to subframe

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,769 miles

near side wiper blade is torn, exhaust system is corroded, rear axle mounting bushes are split and worn, off side rear tyre is misshaped and near to a failure

Fail 11 Feb 2013 95,759 miles

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

near side wiper blade is torn, exhaust system is corroded, rear axle mounting bushes are split and worn, off side rear tyre is misshaped and near to a failure

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,073 miles

rad fan switch is weeping, rear axle mounting bushes are split, alternator belt is loose

Fail 31 Jan 2012 85,064 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rad fan switch is weeping, rear axle mounting bushes are split, alternator belt is loose

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,020 miles

offside inner CV gaitor split, offside rear wheel bearing worn, nearside rear wheel bearing worn and close to failure

Fail 22 Mar 2011 76,011 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside inner CV gaitor split, offside rear wheel bearing worn, nearside rear wheel bearing worn and close to failure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,301 miles

near side wiper is split, rear side flicker with hazards, play in off side rear wheel bearing, play in near side rear wheel bearing, engine leaking oil, front brake on limit of imbalance

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,228 miles

off side wiper blade is split, oil leak from engine, slight play both rear wheel bearings, front brake hoses are starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,770 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 57,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak from engine, play in both rear wheel bearings, exhaust tailpipe is corroded and holed

Pass 11 May 2007 53,176 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,363 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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B101 YYF is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 98,794 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 B101 YYF, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B101 YYF is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1985.

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