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H547 FDE

1991 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,354 mi
Last recorded144,354 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH547 FDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 144,354 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 144,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 143,723 miles

rear mounting bushes start to crack dis-place some gas leak center exhaust joint

Fail 26 Oct 2009 143,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 140,956 miles

see previous advise sheet 6/6/07

Fail 6 Jul 2007 140,949 miles

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?

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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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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What year was H547 FDE registered?

H547 FDE is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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