MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,658 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Front tyre inner edges bald
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
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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
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)
Rear discs and brake components corroded
n/s/front tyre cuts in side wall(not to cord)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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