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B10 WVR

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,621 mi
Last recorded90,621 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 WVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 90,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,864 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 87,250 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,626 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 86,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,337 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 83,600 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2010 83,600 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres inner edge worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 82,473 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 81,821 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 81,821 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 80,008 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes corroded

slight play & roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

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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B10 WVR is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 B10 WVR, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 WVR is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1990.

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