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B715 AKK

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,945 mi
Last recorded168,945 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB715 AKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 168,945 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 168,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 168,221 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 167,689 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 167,689 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 167,539 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 167,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 167,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

front crossmember corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/f sill corroded but not within the prescribed area

Fail 15 Nov 2018 166,612 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

front crossmember corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/f sill corroded but not within the prescribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2017 166,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 161,956 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 156,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 156,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 154,067 miles

all brake hose ferrule ends corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2009 154,060 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake hose ferrule ends corroded

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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B715 AKK is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B715 AKK, 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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B715 AKK is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 1986.

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