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B14 HAD

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,519 mi
Last recorded126,519 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 HAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 126,519 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,056 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 116,446 miles

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

advise nearside front inner sill to floor corroded and holed (out of prescribed area )

advise offside front inner sill to floor corroded and holed (out of prescribed area)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 109,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,117 miles

slight play n/s/r wheel bearings

slight play o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,349 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 94,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 83,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 77,838 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 77,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 72,547 miles

r/o/s s/absorber slight leak †front tyres/rearn/s tyres worn edges †centre exhaust box outer cover corroded/slight blow

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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B14 HAD is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 B14 HAD, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B14 HAD is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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