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B16 VWY

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,007 mi
Last recorded192,007 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 192,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 191,893 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 191,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 191,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 191,893 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ODD SIZE TYRES FITTED FROM FRONT TO REAR

OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO D-BOND

Fail 12 Dec 2012 191,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ODD SIZE TYRES FITTED FROM FRONT TO REAR

OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO D-BOND

Pass 12 Dec 2011 191,893 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR RADIOUS ARM BUSHES BREAKING UP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING AND THE NEARSIDE HAS SLIGHT ROGHNESS

Fail 12 Dec 2011 191,893 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR RADIOUS ARM BUSHES BREAKING UP

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING AND THE NEARSIDE HAS SLIGHT ROGHNESS

Pass 15 Dec 2010 191,893 miles

Fuel smell from engine bay

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear handbrake performance low

Odometer inop

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside front washer jet performance poor

Oil leak

Power steering rack pipes corroded

Rear brake performance low

Slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 191,893 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel smell from engine bay

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Offside front washer jet performance poor

Oil leak

Power steering rack pipes corroded

Rear brake performance low

Rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 191,210 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 186,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear parking brake effort low.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 186,622 miles

nearside rear parking brake effort low.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 181,662 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 172,696 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 162,500 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 162,500 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 162,500 miles

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

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

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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B16 VWY is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B16 VWY, 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 B16 VWY registered?

B16 VWY is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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