MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side front steering rack slightly play
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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D181 BBY is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 104,971 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 D181 BBY, 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 33 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D181 BBY registered?
D181 BBY is a 1993 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 1993.
Is D181 BBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for D181 BBY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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