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B115 XCR

1985 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,987 mi
Last recorded149,987 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB115 XCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 May 2007 149,987 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 143,767 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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B115 XCR is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

B115 XCR is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 1985.

Is B115 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B115 XCR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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