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B8 VRR

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,178 mi
Last recorded122,178 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 122,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 114,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sill damaged

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 113,539 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 119,736 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedel has some travel

handbrake getting lazy on n/s

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings has slight play

o/s and n/s wipers starting to smear

o/s of steering rack has play and getting near limit

stone chip in windscreen just outside a zone, but smaller than 40mm

this vehicle has a serious damage marker from d.v.l.a

washer jets not adjusted properly

Fail 2 Jan 2010 119,685 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhaust rubber hangers perished

brake pedel has some travel

car has seriously damaged marker against it with dvla

hand brake on n/s getting lazy

o/s of steering rack has slight play

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

washer jet not adjusted properly

wipers startig to smear

Pass 2 Oct 2008 115,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

n\s outer sill damaged

n\s\ headlamp dim

n\s\front bumper in poor condition

o\s\front tyre wearing on inner edge

o\s\front wing damaged

slight oil leak

slight play in o\s\ front steering arm

Pass 9 Aug 2007 111,110 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 111,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 111,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake brake hoses are the wrong fitment and should be secured to the shock absorber

hydro carbons high, but when slighly held a revs decreases under 1200ppm

n/s rear brake caliper hand brake lever arm not moving

n/s rear brake hose slightly twisted

n/s rear tyre tread getting low

o/s and n/s front brake discs have been replaced and pads have not, which full surface of the brake discs not being used. no fault found on rolling road

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

o/s of steering arm has slight movement

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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 VRR is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B8 VRR, 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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B8 VRR is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 1986.

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