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111 NXY

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,808 mi
Last recorded158,808 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 NXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 158,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 156,173 miles

Both front strut top mounts have play when jacked up

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 156,166 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear arches struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 155,832 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers all cracking/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 155,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers all cracking/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 153,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 152,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 150,822 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 150,807 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside track rod end worn

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 24 Mar 2010 147,120 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 147,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 143,049 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 143,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 141,839 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 141,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 133,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s front tyre less than 3mm

slight leak from power steering

Pass 1 Feb 2007 133,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre less than 3mm

slight leak from power steering

Pass 1 Feb 2006 122,211 miles

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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111 NXY is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 111 NXY, 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 111 NXY registered?

111 NXY is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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