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A129 BEC

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,481 mi
Last recorded141,481 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA129 BEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 141,481 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 141,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre inner side wall is rubbing on lower suspension spring retainer collar (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing the tail light when indicator is on. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed both near side and off side front brake hoses are not secured in strut brackets and may fowl the road wheels or tyres. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre has hardly any clearance between lower spring collar and inner side wall s.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 138,479 miles

steering seriously out of alignment.

Fail 14 Jul 2021 138,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c o is 8.21% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering seriously out of alignment.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 136,791 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2017 136,791 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

engine oil leak

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 22 May 2017 136,789 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre & rear mountings missing (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt not present at time of test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on dashboard & interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake hose not correctly fitted.

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

Offside Rear brake hose not correctly fitted.

Oil leak engine ()

low brake efforf from both rear.

Fail 8 May 2017 138,754 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 136,746 miles

item removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 136,746 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

item removed from rear view mirror which would result in mot failure.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 134,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion rear inner arches

corrosion rear inner sills

corrosion rear sills

slight leak exhaust front pipe

Pass 17 Oct 2012 131,276 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 131,276 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 131,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 128,637 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 128,637 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 120,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2007 110,739 miles

tyres side walls cracked

underneath very dry /rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2005 109,751 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 109,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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A129 BEC is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A129 BEC, 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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A129 BEC is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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