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B104 MDL

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,763 mi
Last recorded52,763 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 MDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,763 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 52,763 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,402 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,402 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler pipe corroded clutch very stiff

Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,051 miles

both front tyres on 2.5mm

fuel lines corroded

movement at both front seats

oil leaks from engine

slight play at n/s r wheel bearing

slight play at o/s r wheel bearing

slight play at steering rack

slight water damage at rear no plate

Fail 13 Jun 2007 46,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres on 2.5mm

fuel lines corroded

movement at both front seats

oil leaks from engine

slight play at n/s r wheel bearing

slight play at o/s r wheel bearing

slight play at steering rack

slight water damage at rear no plate

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,092 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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B104 MDL is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B104 MDL, 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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What year was B104 MDL registered?

B104 MDL is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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