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A119 MPU

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA119 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 74,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 74,018 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 74,000 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have sight play

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,985 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,966 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 73,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 73,935 miles

nearside front brake is binding sightly

Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,904 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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A119 MPU is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A119 MPU, 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

How do I check the history of A119 MPU?

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What year was A119 MPU registered?

A119 MPU is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1983.

Is A119 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A119 MPU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A119 MPU have outstanding finance?

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