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A108 DPE

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,487 mi
Last recorded84,487 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA108 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 84,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,219 miles

noise in n/s/r brake when spinning

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,444 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,938 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 74,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 74,595 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 73,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 73,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,822 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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A108 DPE is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A108 DPE, 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 A108 DPE registered?

A108 DPE is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 1983.

Is A108 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A108 DPE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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