MOT Status
ValidMileage
209,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
play both rwear wheel bearings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall but does not expose cord.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall but does not expose cord.
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all petrol pipes heavily corroded
slight exhaust blow at rear box
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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1983 AF is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 1983 AF, 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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How do I check the history of 1983 AF?
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What year was 1983 AF registered?
1983 AF is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is 1983 AF safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1983 AF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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