MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
play to o/s/f top strut mount / front seats loose / n/s/f inner sill corroded / steering wheel upside/down / pads low / discs worn / corrosion around brake linkage under bonnet
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Oil leak
play to o/s/f top strut mount / front seats loose / n/s/f inner sill corroded / steering wheel upside/down / pads low / discs worn / corrosion around brake linkage under bonnet
Oil leak
front seats loose / corrosion to ns inner sill
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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A121 OBH is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 A121 OBH, 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 A121 OBH registered?
A121 OBH is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1983.
Is A121 OBH safe to buy?
The MOT history for A121 OBH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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