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A1 RHG

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,580 mi
Last recorded51,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 RHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,580 miles

Offside Front tyre fitted inside facing out

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage resivoir (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,307 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 45,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 43,164 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,808 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,642 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 38,642 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 33,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,580 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 30,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 24,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,151 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 10,984 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 1,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,365 miles

O/S/F N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES SLITTING AND PERISHING.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 9,844 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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A1 RHG is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 A1 RHG, 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 31 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 A1 RHG registered?

A1 RHG is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is A1 RHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 RHG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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