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A128 XSC

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,695 mi
Last recorded162,695 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA128 XSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 162,695 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 162,685 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion sarting on offside outer sill

Pass 4 Dec 2006 157,733 miles

ref previous advidsorys 724459126385

Fail 25 Nov 2006 157,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front wisahbone bushes contaminated by oil †Off side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge †Near side front tyre on 2 mm tread †Various oil leaks †Corrosion to various body panels

Pass 28 Nov 2005 153,089 miles

oil leak

some play in rack o/s. †corrorion started o/s rear chassis by frame mount. †

spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Nov 2005 153,085 miles

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

front no: plate cracked. †some wear /play in o/s steering rack. †corrsion started o/s/rear chassis by frame mount. †o/s/f wing lower front rusty. †

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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A128 XSC is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc 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 A128 XSC, 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 A128 XSC registered?

A128 XSC is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A128 XSC safe to buy?

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