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BX53 HTK

1994 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,893 mi
Last recorded134,893 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Volkswagen Golf107,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 HTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 134,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 123,456 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack

Nearside outer & inner sill damaged

Rear brake flexy hoses starting to crack

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 120,492 miles

N.S.R. tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from O.S.R. brakes recomend brake check

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2006 115,960 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 115,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sealant on exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2005 110,841 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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BX53 HTK is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BX53 HTK, 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 BX53 HTK registered?

BX53 HTK is a 1994 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is BX53 HTK safe to buy?

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