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A130 HAD

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,384 mi
Last recorded106,384 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 HAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,384 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 106,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 206,172 miles

off side rear chassis/rear valance exessively corroded but not with inn prescribed area

Fail 14 May 2008 206,172 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear chassis/rear valance exessively corroded but not with inn prescribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2006 204,037 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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A130 HAD is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A130 HAD, 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 A130 HAD registered?

A130 HAD is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 1983.

Is A130 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A130 HAD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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