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B1 TME

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 TME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,681 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,400 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 87,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 87,039 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,019 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 86,918 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 86,853 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 86,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 86,709 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,487 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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B1 TME is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B1 TME, 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 B1 TME registered?

B1 TME is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1991.

Is B1 TME safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 TME shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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