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B13 DVW

1990 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,681 mi
Last recorded165,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 165,681 miles

play in steering column bush (lower)

Fail 2 Jun 2025 165,670 miles

Brake valve leaking brake compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

play in steering column bush (lower)

Pass 3 Jun 2024 165,108 miles

Both front tyres close to wear limit

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Jun 2023 164,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Powersteering leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2022 163,186 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant leak

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2021 156,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (oil pressure switch) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2020 154,357 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 154,355 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive sounds as though as misfire (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper Leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed brake hose fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel fouling brake flexi hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper Leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both front anti roll bar fixing nuts, locking facilities not in contact with bolt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brakes both giving very low readings

Pass 11 May 2018 151,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 144,164 miles

All of the brake hoses have corroded ferrules

All of the brake pipes are corroded

Both front floors and jacking points are corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 138,768 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 138,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 138,591 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 137,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 134,289 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 134,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 1 May 2008 126,495 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 126,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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B13 DVW is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 121,310 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 B13 DVW, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B13 DVW is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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