diff --git a/tests/vm/tldconst.nim b/tests/vm/tldconst.nim
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+# Passes if it compiles
+# From issue #1946
+
+type
+  Part = object
+    index: int ## array index of argument to be accessed
+
+proc foobar(): int =
+    var x: Part
+    if x.index < high(int):
+        discard
+    0
+
+const x = foobar()
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