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1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,039 mi
Last recorded99,039 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 NAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 99,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 98,961 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 97,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,822 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,928 miles

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 3 Dec 2012 81,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

THE NSR INDICATOR LAMP IS DULL

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD

THERE LOOKS TO BE AN OIL LEAK NEAR THE OIL FILTER.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 75,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,129 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,238 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 72,238 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,214 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,906 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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1 NAA is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 1 NAA, 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 1 NAA registered?

1 NAA is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is 1 NAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 NAA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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