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A126 NUR

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,619 mi
Last recorded185,619 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA126 NUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 185,619 miles

Front anti roll bar bush notseated

gear cable resting on exhaust

under sills surface rust

Fail 4 Jul 2016 185,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front anti roll bar bush notseated

gear cable resting on exhaust

under sills surface rust

Fail 19 May 2016 185,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

gear cables resting on exhaust

o/s front anti roll bar bush not seated

under sills surface rust

Pass 2 Aug 2014 185,478 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 184,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 183,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 NUR is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NUR, 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 NUR registered?

A126 NUR is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A126 NUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A126 NUR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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