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31 BSS

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,539 mi
Last recorded141,539 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 BSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 141,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 140,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 139,493 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 139,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 138,652 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,520 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported over axle to caliper (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1/4 panel area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over axle to caliper (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1/4 panel area (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank to pump ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on outer edge not to cord

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres deteriorating in the tread pattern but not to cord

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear beam axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2016 138,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 137,802 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 137,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 137,243 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 137,231 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 137,223 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 137,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 136,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 132,669 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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31 BSS is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 31 BSS, 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 31 BSS registered?

31 BSS is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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