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A21 ABF

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,489 mi
Last recorded176,489 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ABF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 176,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 176,161 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 175,112 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 174,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 174,532 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty screen washer fault when fog light on (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 172,973 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 172,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 170,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 170,092 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 154,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

Pass 22 May 2014 154,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

centre rear seatbelt not fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 160,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 157,809 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 157,338 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 157,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

bad water leak on engine

exhaust corroding - rear box leaking

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front shock absorber top mounts worn

front wipers deteriorating - split ends

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

oil leak on engine

rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre out of shape,cracking up,feathering in outer edge and badly on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2006 156,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A21 ABF is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A21 ABF, 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 A21 ABF registered?

A21 ABF is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is A21 ABF safe to buy?

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