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A121 OBH

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,216 mi
Last recorded178,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA121 OBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 178,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 177,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 177,140 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 171,155 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 171,155 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 166,805 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 166,805 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 166,601 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 166,601 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 165,605 miles

Oil leak

front seats loose / corrosion to ns inner sill

Pass 24 May 2006 164,087 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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