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B14 ODA

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,150 mi
Last recorded157,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 ODA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 157,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 156,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 156,868 miles

Nearside Front floor rusty

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

Offside Front floor rusty

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 156,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 156,785 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 156,506 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 156,499 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 156,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 155,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 154,092 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 154,092 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 152,029 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 147,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 141,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 135,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 124,518 miles

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 ODA is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B14 ODA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B14 ODA registered?

B14 ODA is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 1990.

Is B14 ODA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 ODA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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