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B126 RKV

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB126 RKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 56,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 56,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 54,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,152 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,762 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,850 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,303 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,586 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 45,492 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 44,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 44,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 43,437 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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B126 RKV is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B126 RKV, 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 B126 RKV registered?

B126 RKV is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B126 RKV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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