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23 CFA

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,824 mi
Last recorded51,824 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 CFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,506 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 20,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 13,997 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 13,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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23 CFA is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 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 23 CFA, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 23 CFA registered?

23 CFA is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is 23 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 CFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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