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A16 VWW

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,572 mi
Last recorded144,572 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 144,572 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 144,572 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 142,365 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 142,362 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 140,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 140,489 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 140,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 140,409 miles

Nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover is perished.

Nearside front tyre is worn to 2.8 mm.

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside front outer CV boot is perished.

Offside front tyre is perished and worn to 3 mm.

Fail 3 May 2022 140,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front inner sills corroded.

Nearside front outer CV boot is perished.

Nearside front track rod end dust cover is perished.

Nearside front tyre is worn to 2.8 mm.

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

Offside front tyre is perished and worn to 3 mm.

Pass 7 May 2021 139,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3.5mm and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Bind felt at wheel.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded near axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 139,478 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3.5mm and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Bind felt at wheel.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded near axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 136,268 miles

All brake pipes showing light corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2020 136,268 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes showing light corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2010 128,735 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 128,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2009 119,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both rear + n/s/f wheel bearings slightly rough

engine rough running on fast idle + very high hydrocarbons

Pass 4 Jul 2009 119,542 miles

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

both rear + n/s/f wheel bearings slightly rough

engine rough running on fast idle + very high hydrocarbons

Pass 5 Jul 2008 109,020 miles

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

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

slight front brake judder

slight play in rear wheel bearings + slight roughness in o/s/r

Fail 4 Jul 2008 109,012 miles

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

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

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

slight front brake judder

slight play in rear wheel bearings + slight roughness in o/s/r

Pass 17 May 2007 102,654 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2006 93,118 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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A16 VWW is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 VWW, 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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A16 VWW is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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