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A124 MPU

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,084 mi
Last recorded104,084 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA124 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,084 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 103,487 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 101,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 99,389 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 99,389 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 99,196 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED PUMP OUTLETS

Pass 24 Jun 2015 98,951 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 98,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,840 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 96,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 98,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2012 98,406 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 98,406 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,331 miles

all fuel lines corroded

corrosion and scabby offside and nearside outrer and inner backing sills

corrosion started to offside rear inner upper wheel wellnext to strut mounting

slight earth fault to rear light units

Fail 13 Jun 2011 97,331 miles

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

all fuel lines corroded

corrosion and scabby offside and nearside outrer and inner backing sills

corrosion started to offside rear inner upper wheel wellnext to strut mounting

slight earth fault to rear light units

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,194 miles

corrosion started to offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion to nearside front lower wing

front to rear fuel lines corroded

slight earth fault to rear light units both sides

Pass 5 Jun 2009 95,902 miles

corrosion to brake back plates both sides

corrosion to front to rear metal fuel pipes

corrosion to fuel acumalator and union connections and pipes

corrosion to nearside front lower wing

corrosion to offside outersill

Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,902 miles

corrosion to near side front lower wing

front to rear metal fuel line & pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,902 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to near side front lower wing

front to rear metal fuel line & pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 94,647 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 94,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded

near side front wing corroded

off side outer sill scabby

rear shock absorbers weak and corroded

travel to handbrake

Pass 27 May 2006 93,360 miles

off side rear tyre worn on limit 1.6 mm

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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A124 MPU is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 A124 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.

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A124 MPU is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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