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1983 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,172 mi
Last recorded50,172 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration395 KY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 50,172 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 50,171 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 49,981 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 46,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,900 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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395 KY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 395 KY, 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 395 KY registered?

395 KY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is 395 KY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 395 KY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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