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A24 BFH

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

218,673 mi
Last recorded218,673 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 BFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 218,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 216,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 213,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 212,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 210,645 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 195,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 181,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2017
Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 81,157 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 65,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 24,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 117,094 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 117,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 98,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,063 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 84,902 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 84,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,099 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 80,099 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A24 BFH is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A24 BFH, 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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A24 BFH is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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