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A105 NAC

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,899 mi
Last recorded160,899 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA105 NAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 160,899 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 160,554 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 160,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 160,312 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2015 160,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 160,294 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 160,294 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 156,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 154,879 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 145,942 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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A105 NAC is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A105 NAC, 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 A105 NAC registered?

A105 NAC is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A105 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A105 NAC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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