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B141 RLK

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,400 mi
Last recorded98,400 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB141 RLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2018 98,400 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 97,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 97,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,929 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 96,504 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,771 miles

both front struts different spring travel may affect handling

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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B141 RLK is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B141 RLK, 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 B141 RLK registered?

B141 RLK is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 1985.

Is B141 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B141 RLK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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