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A126 NAG

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,505 mi
Last recorded12,505 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA126 NAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,505 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 12,462 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Uneven Front Tyre Wear.Both Front Seats Worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 6,435 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 6,435 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2006 4,038 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 4,038 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded

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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A126 NAG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A126 NAG, 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 A126 NAG registered?

A126 NAG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 1983.

Is A126 NAG safe to buy?

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