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K10 BEO

1996 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Golf106,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 BEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,372 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 78,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,204 miles

General underbody corrosion

exhaust surface rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,877 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rears

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both Rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Damage

Front Wing Corroded o/s/f, n/s/f

Front n/s/f and o/s/f Shocker Top Mount Slight Play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rears

Fail 16 Aug 2023 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both Rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Damage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wing Corroded os/ns

Front ns/os Shocker Top Mount Slight Play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,298 miles

Exhaust rusted

Underbody general corrosion

front brakes backing plate corroded

mist of oil

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 57,705 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 48,950 miles

exhaust rusted and has a slight leak

front brake discs rusted and worn

Fail 28 Dec 2019 48,950 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp bulb d/s/r not working

exhaust rusted and has a slight leak

front brake discs rusted and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 36,179 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 29,711 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 27,185 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,426 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust baffles collapsing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,504 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 25,504 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 24,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,794 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,336 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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K10 BEO is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 K10 BEO, 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.

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K10 BEO is a 1996 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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