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H16 VWG

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

170,826 mi
Last recorded170,826 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 170,826 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 170,297 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 169,925 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 169,158 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 169,153 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt missing clip or cable tie (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 169,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside nearside inner and outer cv boots slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2020 168,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 168,444 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 167,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 166,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 165,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 164,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 163,526 miles

centre rear seat belt missing at time of teat

Pass 7 Aug 2013 161,293 miles

centre rear seat belt missing at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 159,800 miles

centre seat belt missing at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2011 157,419 miles

centre lap belt missing at time of test.

slight leak from exhaust system, not excessive.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 157,419 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre lap belt missing at time of test.

slight leak from exhaust system, not excessive.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 150,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 171,240 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 171,239 miles

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

Nearside 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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H16 VWG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 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 H16 VWG, 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 34 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 H16 VWG registered?

H16 VWG is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is H16 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 VWG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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