MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,621 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
fuel pipes fauling steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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B112 TCL is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 B112 TCL, 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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B112 TCL is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B112 TCL safe to buy?
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