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A130 PAE

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,955 mi
Last recorded144,955 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

under neath vehicle substantially under sealed

Pass 20 Apr 2022 143,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Apr 2022 143,850 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 167,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 165,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 160,998 miles

no rear seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016
Pass 8 Jan 2015 147,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 145,456 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 144,008 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 144,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 142,222 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front seats some movment

none standard springs fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 140,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

suspension areas repaired , further corrosion developing

Fail 29 May 2009 140,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

suspension areas repaired , further corrosion developing

Fail 22 May 2009 141,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 141,969 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 138,704 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 138,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 137,446 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 137,443 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 PAE is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 A130 PAE, 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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A130 PAE is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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