MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,432 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FRONT SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED
O/S/F SUSPENSION WISHBONE REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN
REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
VEHICLE SMOKING SLIGHTLY
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
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B117 DHK is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B117 DHK, 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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What year was B117 DHK registered?
B117 DHK is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 1985.
Is B117 DHK safe to buy?
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