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A127 FLP

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,744 mi
Last recorded55,744 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA127 FLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,744 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,733 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 55,732 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,721 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 55,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,692 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,674 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,623 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 55,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,479 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 55,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,387 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear and nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,450 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no reverse lights working

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,017 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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A127 FLP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A127 FLP, 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

How do I check the history of A127 FLP?

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What year was A127 FLP registered?

A127 FLP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A127 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A127 FLP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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