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A23 TFA

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,658 mi
Last recorded112,658 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 112,658 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2023 112,018 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 109,053 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front sub frame and rear axle surface rust

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas

nearside and offside side covers fitted restricting view of outer sills

Fail 30 Nov 2021 109,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front sub frame and rear axle surface rust

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas

nearside and offside side covers fitted restricting view of outer sills

Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 109,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 106,320 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 103,561 miles

Front tyre inner edges bald

Fail 2 May 2017 103,515 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front tyre inner edges bald

Pass 23 May 2016 100,478 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 100,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 97,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 97,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 91,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 80,846 miles

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

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

rear discs corrded

Pass 21 May 2012 73,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 73,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 65,700 miles

Rear discs and brake components corroded

n/s/front tyre cuts in side wall(not to cord)

Fail 19 May 2011 65,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear discs and brake components corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/front tyre cuts in side wall(not to cord)

Pass 27 May 2010 63,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,759 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 59,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2008 55,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 55,669 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 50,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2006 49,923 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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A23 TFA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 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 A23 TFA, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A23 TFA is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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