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B115 LHH

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

150,526 mi
Last recorded150,526 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB115 LHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2006 150,526 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B115 LHH is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B115 LHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B115 LHH registered?

B115 LHH is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B115 LHH safe to buy?

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