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C119 BPW

1986 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,889 mi
Last recorded121,889 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Golf106,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC119 BPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 121,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 121,889 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,717 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 117,717 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 113,972 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 113,744 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 109,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 109,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C119 BPW is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C119 BPW, 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 C119 BPW registered?

C119 BPW is a 1986 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C119 BPW safe to buy?

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