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11 AXG

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,859 mi
Last recorded40,859 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 AXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,859 miles

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

nearside rear brake effort

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 May 2022 40,846 miles

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

nearside rear brake effort

Pass 13 May 2021 40,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 40,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,059 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 May 2017 40,041 miles

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 39,937 miles

nearside rear brake

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 15 May 2015 39,871 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,689 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Slight binding to n/s/r brake.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 39,689 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Slight binding to n/s/r brake.

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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11 AXG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 125,133 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 11 AXG, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 11 AXG registered?

11 AXG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 1983.

Is 11 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 AXG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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