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B141 WTT

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,439 mi
Last recorded102,439 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Golf98,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB141 WTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2007 102,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both of the rear tyres are badly perrished. Recommend that they are replaced.

Corrosion noted on the O/S/R of the vehicle, and the O/S/R inner wing.

Several of the rear exhaust mounting rubbers are badly perrished.

The N/S/R number plate lamp, came on with a "tap".

The exhaust is fouling the steering rack.

The rear number plate is starting to seperate.

Wear and corrosion noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 102,136 miles

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Fail 10 Nov 2006 102,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front struts rusty

front/rear subframes rusty

general surface rusting

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 WTT is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B141 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

B141 WTT is a 1985 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B141 WTT safe to buy?

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