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H548 BSL

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,308 mi
Last recorded155,308 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH548 BSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 155,308 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 146,407 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 146,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

battery insecure

off side headlamp glass cracked

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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H548 BSL is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H548 BSL, 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 H548 BSL registered?

H548 BSL is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H548 BSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H548 BSL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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