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GIA 911

1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,059 mi
Last recorded50,059 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIA 911
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,993 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 49,904 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2023 49,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2022 49,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 49,349 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,116 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 49,095 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,781 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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GIA 911 is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GIA 911, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 35 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIA 911 registered?

GIA 911 is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 2 January 1991.

Is GIA 911 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIA 911 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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