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6595 VW

1991 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,666 mi
Last recorded76,666 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6595 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 76,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 76,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 76,251 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 May 2022 76,184 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,160 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 75,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,440 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 74,185 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,868 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,681 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

Fail 22 Apr 2014 73,681 miles

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

exhaust mid section support rubber split

nearside rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 23 May 2013 73,389 miles

offside front tyre cracking

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre outer wall small cut

Fail 23 May 2013 73,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre outer wall small cut

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 72,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 71,982 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 71,365 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,911 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT SIDEWALL

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 69,719 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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6595 VW is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 6595 VW, 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 6595 VW registered?

6595 VW is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is 6595 VW safe to buy?

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