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IHZ 7081

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 7081
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 140,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank support very weak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 132,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake caliper h/b/lever very stiff advise to free

Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,585 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wear on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre perishing in between tread

unable to fully assess condition of both outer sills due to side skirts being fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2012 128,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre perishing in between tread

unable to fully assess condition of both outer sills due to side skirts being fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,063 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,874 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 105,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,806 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 88,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 86,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 73,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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IHZ 7081 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 106,352 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 IHZ 7081, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IHZ 7081 registered?

IHZ 7081 is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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