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542 DBC

1991 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,961 mi
Last recorded179,961 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 DBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 179,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front front bumper loose

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced base of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component unions at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough power steering belt loose (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 179,225 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at base of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 179,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at base of windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner of rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 179,218 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both front seats have play

Pass 13 Dec 2021 178,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch rears (5.2.3 (f))

all tyres have evidence of fouling vehicle but not fouling on lock to lock

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2021 178,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear panel corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch rears (5.2.3 (f))

all tyres have evidence of fouling vehicle but not fouling on lock to lock

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2020 174,750 miles

minor power steering fluid leak at steering rack

rear wheel protrude arches

Pass 24 Jul 2019 169,148 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 163,923 miles

Offside Front seat runners worn

Pass 6 Jul 2017 161,437 miles

All tyres have signs of rubbing on arches but no fouling on lock to lock

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheels protruding arches

offside front seat base runners slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2016 159,250 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 159,245 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported Both rear pipes coming off caliper (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point near anti-roll bar bushes (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

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

center exhaust rubber broken

Pass 14 Jan 2011 171,014 miles

both front seats slightly loose

nearside rear brake slightly binding

non standard suspension fitted

non standard wheels fitted

offside front bulkhead to scuttle cracked

underbody showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2011 171,014 miles

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

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

both front seats slightly loose

nearside rear brake slightly binding

non standard suspension fitted

non standard wheels fitted

offside front bulkhead to scuttle cracked

underbody showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2009 167,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 162,160 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 154,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight free play in both rear top shock mounts

Pass 21 Nov 2006 147,929 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 139,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 139,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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542 DBC is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 542 DBC, 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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542 DBC is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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