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A119 FLP

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,711 mi
Last recorded1,711 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA119 FLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 1,711 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 1,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s/f side light comes on when brake pedal is pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 609 miles

Breather hoses been rubbing on offside rear wheel. One hose damaged.

Fail 1 Apr 2023 605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Ball joint loose in arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Ball joint loose in arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Breather hoses been rubbing on offside rear wheel. One hose damaged.

Pass 12 Mar 2022 397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 8 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 117,839 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 117,790 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A119 FLP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A119 FLP, 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 A119 FLP registered?

A119 FLP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A119 FLP safe to buy?

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