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B8 PFH

1994 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,456 mi
Last recorded74,456 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Golf107,345 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,456 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 74,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,645 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 68,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 64,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, but not considered excessive.

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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B8 PFH is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 107,345 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 B8 PFH, 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 32 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 PFH registered?

B8 PFH is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is B8 PFH safe to buy?

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