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H544 VUG

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,688 mi
Last recorded120,688 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH544 VUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,688 miles

Parking brake just made the required efficiency (16%) It would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 120,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 119,433 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 119,432 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

front fog lamps insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2009 114,653 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2008 114,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nsr wheel buckled

osf spot lamp not working

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check sills fully

Fail 25 Jul 2008 114,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsr wheel buckled

osf spot lamp not working

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check sills fully

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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H544 VUG is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 122,464 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 H544 VUG, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H544 VUG is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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