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B121 WPO

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,773 mi
Last recorded172,773 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 WPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 172,773 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 166,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front steering rack arms

water cap missing

Fail 31 Mar 2008 166,628 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front steering rack arms

water cap missing

Pass 10 Nov 2006 158,469 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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B121 WPO is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B121 WPO, 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 B121 WPO registered?

B121 WPO is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B121 WPO safe to buy?

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