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1983 AF

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,116 mi
Last recorded209,116 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1983 AF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 209,116 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,469 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,986 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

play both rwear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2013 208,980 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 208,114 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall but does not expose cord.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 208,094 miles

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.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 205,265 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 205,265 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 201,545 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 201,545 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 194,115 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 194,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 192,591 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 192,442 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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