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171 TMH

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,703 mi
Last recorded49,703 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 TMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,703 miles

Washers poor

Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,439 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Washers poor.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,844 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 48,822 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 48,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,567 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2017 46,823 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,339 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2016 46,337 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2015 44,942 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 43,661 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 42,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,163 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,876 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,119 miles

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 40,119 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,206 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 39,204 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,280 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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171 TMH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 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 171 TMH, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 171 TMH registered?

171 TMH is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 1992.

Is 171 TMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 TMH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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