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B20 VVW

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,099 mi
Last recorded97,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 VVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 97,099 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 96,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 96,840 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 96,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,342 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 95,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 84,087 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 170,758 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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B20 VVW is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 106,774 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 B20 VVW, 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 40 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B20 VVW registered?

B20 VVW is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is B20 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 VVW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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