MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,406 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wiper system working but slow
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
hydro handbrake locking mechanism poor
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
hydro handbrake, lock position poor design
windscreen wipers work slow on full speed
hydro handbrake" position lock on" mech poor design
windscreen wipers slow in operation when on full speed
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for A117 DMY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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