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A117 DMY

1983 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,406 mi
Last recorded47,406 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA117 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,406 miles

Front wiper system working but slow

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hydro handbrake locking mechanism poor

Fail 31 Mar 2021 47,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front wiper system working but slow

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hydro handbrake locking mechanism poor

Pass 20 Apr 2019 46,300 miles

hydro handbrake, lock position poor design

windscreen wipers work slow on full speed

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,132 miles

hydro handbrake" position lock on" mech poor design

windscreen wipers slow in operation when on full speed

Fail 16 Mar 2018 44,125 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hydro handbrake" position lock on" mech poor design

Pass 18 Aug 2016 27,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

harness seat belts attached to roll cage

Fail 18 Aug 2016 27,316 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

harness seat belts attached to roll cage

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,714 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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A117 DMY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A117 DMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A117 DMY registered?

A117 DMY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1983.

Is A117 DMY safe to buy?

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