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14 MTG

1983 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

166,169 mi
Last recorded166,169 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 MTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 166,169 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 165,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 164,850 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 163,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 163,556 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 162,816 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 162,505 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 162,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake not in best working order.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 161,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 161,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 161,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 160,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 160,342 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 159,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 159,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 158,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 157,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 157,462 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 156,978 miles

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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14 MTG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 14 MTG, 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

How do I check the history of 14 MTG?

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What year was 14 MTG registered?

14 MTG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 1983.

Is 14 MTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 MTG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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