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B13 VRT

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,540 mi
Last recorded36,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 VRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 36,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,447 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,381 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 242,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N.B. It is recommended that all exposed brake pipes and hose ferrules are spray greased for future preservation.

Nearside driving lamp not working.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 242,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 222,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 222,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 218,991 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 210,383 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 210,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VRT is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRT, 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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What year was B13 VRT registered?

B13 VRT is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B13 VRT safe to buy?

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