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181 AAM

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,593 mi
Last recorded148,593 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 AAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2019 148,593 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 129,948 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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181 AAM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 181 AAM, 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.

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What year was 181 AAM registered?

181 AAM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is 181 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 181 AAM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 181 AAM have outstanding finance?

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