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A104 YOP

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,048 mi
Last recorded217,048 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA104 YOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 217,048 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 217,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 217,012 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 217,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 217,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 216,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 216,991 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 216,987 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 216,985 miles

slight general corrosion under section of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,698 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to underside/body and seals.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 216,985 miles

general corrossion present

Pass 21 Jun 2012 216,397 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2012 216,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2011 215,159 miles

Oil leak

front valance is corroded

rear valance is corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2011 215,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front valance is corroded

rear valance is corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2009 214,882 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 214,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 214,392 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 214,385 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A104 YOP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A104 YOP, 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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A104 YOP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 1983.

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