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B137 DGK

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

57,692 mi
Last recorded57,692 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB137 DGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front bumper loose

Pass 12 May 2006 45,207 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 45,207 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2005 38,050 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 38,050 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre exhaust rubber perrished

slight gearbox oil leak

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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B137 DGK is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B137 DGK, 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 B137 DGK registered?

B137 DGK is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B137 DGK safe to buy?

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