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B16 YUG

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

4,186 mi
Last recorded4,186 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 YUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 4,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 3,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 3,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 3,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 2,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,593 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 88,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 83,711 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 30 May 2012 53,711 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 May 2011 83,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 82,847 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 82,190 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 81,665 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 81,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 80,583 miles

brake pipes have been greased

o/s/r brake getting low on performance

Pass 1 Apr 2006 79,057 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 YUG is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 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 YUG, 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 33 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 B16 YUG registered?

B16 YUG is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1993.

Is B16 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 YUG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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