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B1 DTB

1993 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

149,428 mi
Last recorded149,428 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Golf104,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2009 149,428 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 144,531 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 144,531 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 137,984 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 137,966 miles

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

Advise,slight sideways movement drivers seat.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 132,551 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 132,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

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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B1 DTB is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B1 DTB, 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.

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What year was B1 DTB registered?

B1 DTB is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is B1 DTB safe to buy?

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