MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,763 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B104 MDL safe to buy?
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