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B19 HKB

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,479 mi
Last recorded133,479 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 HKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 133,203 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 133,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,641 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,253 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 129,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 128,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 127,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe near fuel filter damp no visible leak at time of test

Pass 12 May 2016 125,427 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe going in fuel filter is damp no visible leak at time of test

Pass 11 May 2015 122,603 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 122,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 119,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 117,979 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,445 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 115,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel tank breather insecure

n/s headlamp not secure

Pass 16 Jul 2009 112,797 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 112,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 106,585 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 106,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 101,898 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 101,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 96,888 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 96,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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B19 HKB is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B19 HKB, 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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B19 HKB is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 1991.

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