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AMA 170A

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,194 mi
Last recorded128,194 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 170A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 128,194 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 126,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 124,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 124,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 121,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 119,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming form centre to rear box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,370 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust manifold nut/s missing but not blowing

exhaust system fouling nearside handbrake cable/body

Fail 30 Mar 2017 112,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system fouling nearside handbrake cable/body

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust manifold nut/s missing but not blowing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 109,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,950 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 101,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,130 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,130 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 97,918 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 97,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/f tyre cut to tred

Pass 22 Dec 2010 96,600 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 96,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 95,718 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,746 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 93,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 93,083 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 91,611 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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AMA 170A is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AMA 170A, 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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AMA 170A is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 1991.

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