MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,354 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all exhaust mounting rubbers splitting up and showing signs of deteriation
engine overheated
evidence of tyres fouling wheelarches but not fouling at time of test
o/s gaitor twisted
play in drivers seat runner guides
rear axle mounting bushes showing signs of deteriation
rear discs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all exhaust mounting rubbers splitting up and showing signs of deteriation
engine overheated
evidence of tyres fouling wheelarches but not fouling at time of test
o/s gaitor twisted
play in drivers seat runner guides
rear axle mounting bushes showing signs of deteriation
rear discs corroded
rear mounting bushes start to crack dis-place some gas leak center exhaust joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
rear mounting bushes start to crack dis-place some gas leak center exhaust joint
see previous advise sheet 6/6/07
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
both rear brake flexy ferruls corroded †some corrosion/pitting front b/discs †o/s/f fog light lens cracked †slight ex leak from mid ex box clamp
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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H547 FDE is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H547 FDE, 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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H547 FDE is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1991.
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