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A10 TFR

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,128 mi
Last recorded81,128 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 TFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 81,128 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 81,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 80,464 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 79,673 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 79,670 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,370 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,803 miles

both rear axle to chassis bushes worn

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,954 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,048 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,006 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,805 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside/outside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,479 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,699 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)

Tyre size 185/60 14 82h

Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,699 miles

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

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)

Tyre size 185/60 14 82h

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,466 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,782 miles

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

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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A10 TFR is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,231 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 A10 TFR, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A10 TFR registered?

A10 TFR is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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The MOT history for A10 TFR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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