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A16 VYH

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 76,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 76,484 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 76,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 76,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,172 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 125,543 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,036 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,286 miles

engime management light illuminated

n/s/r shock seems weak

Pass 28 May 2010 94,238 miles

brake pipe from master cylinder to front t-piece corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

vehicle presenter is removing front side repeaters atfer retest due to bodywork modifications

Fail 26 May 2010 94,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

brake pipe from master cylinder to front t-piece corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2007 58,534 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,546 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 VYH is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A16 VYH, 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 A16 VYH registered?

A16 VYH is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1991.

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