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30 PXD

1983 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 PXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 126,274 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 121,076 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Pass 14 Mar 2008 120,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 119,925 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 116,647 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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30 PXD is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 30 PXD, 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 30 PXD registered?

30 PXD is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is 30 PXD safe to buy?

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