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B4 BHF

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

211,200 mi
Last recorded211,200 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 211,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 210,973 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 210,973 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 210,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 209,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 208,578 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 208,578 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 208,578 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2010 208,577 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2008 208,577 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 208,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 208,577 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,948 miles

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

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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B4 BHF is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 BHF, 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 B4 BHF registered?

B4 BHF is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is B4 BHF safe to buy?

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