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A24 VRG

1991 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,375 mi
Last recorded187,375 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Golf122,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 187,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 186,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 185,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 184,492 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 184,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 184,463 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSF JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 177,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BEED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 171,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in walls and treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking in walls and treads

Pass 11 May 2017 167,063 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 167,051 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,379 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 140,026 miles

front crossmember / suspension rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2014 140,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

different size tyres front to rear ones

front crossmember / suspension rusty

front traking /camber look out

front tyre treads worn close to limit

Fail 1 Oct 2013 140,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

1. BOTH STEERING RACK GAITERS TWISTED

2. OSF AND OSR TYRES BALD INSIDE EDGES

3. VERY RUSTY FRONT WISHBONES & BUSHES PERISHED

4. ROAD TESTED....ROAD NOISE/TYRE NOISE/WHEEL BEARING(S) NOISE?

5. FRONT NO PLATE BROKEN

6. PREVIOUSLY WELDED FRONT SUBFRAME NS BY WISHBONE PIVOT NOTED.

7. VERY RUSTY FUEL FILTER

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 129,756 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 102,740 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 102,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 89,969 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 89,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 87,503 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 87,503 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp has water inside

Pass 5 May 2006 84,840 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 84,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s rear tyre o/s rear tyre sidewall perished

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 VRG is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A24 VRG, 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 A24 VRG registered?

A24 VRG is a 1991 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 August 1991.

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