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B17 DVR

1990 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,758 mi
Last recorded108,758 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Golf121,310 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,861cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 108,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,105 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 107,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,831 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,349 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 131,011 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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B17 DVR is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,861cc 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 B17 DVR, 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 B17 DVR registered?

B17 DVR is a 1990 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is B17 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 DVR 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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