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B16 SVT

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,052 mi
Last recorded72,052 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 72,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front of outer sill corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2013 62,868 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 193,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 184,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

lower suspention fitted

non standerd exhaust fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2011 184,297 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

lower suspention fitted

non standerd exhaust fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 174,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2007 54,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,783 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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B16 SVT is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B16 SVT, 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 B16 SVT registered?

B16 SVT is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B16 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 SVT shows 8 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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