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1874 RB

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,970 mi
Last recorded118,970 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1874 RB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2024 118,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,485 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 116,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 112,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 109,517 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 107,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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1874 RB is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1874 RB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1874 RB registered?

1874 RB is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is 1874 RB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1874 RB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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