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A10 FMM

1983 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,036 mi
Last recorded108,036 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,036 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 108,018 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake valve inadequately mounted wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 108,016 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. inoperative (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted mounting bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have covering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil sprayed under vehicle for protection

Fail 30 Jul 2020 107,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil sprayed under vehicle for protection

Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,051 miles

underside sprayed with oil for protection

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,581 miles

Underside sprayed with oil for protection

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,208 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

underside sprayed with oil for protection

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,576 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 105,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 104,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 104,839 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 104,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

petrol smell under car

Pass 22 Apr 2006 103,962 miles

overall handbrake effort very low (17%)

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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A10 FMM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 FMM, 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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A10 FMM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 August 1983.

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