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B115 XOD

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,674 mi
Last recorded119,674 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB115 XOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 118,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 117,483 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 XOD is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

B115 XOD is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B115 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B115 XOD shows 3 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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