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A131 HVT

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA131 HVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,542 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 129,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,246 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 May 2016 129,080 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 128,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 128,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 127,619 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 127,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 126,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 126,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 125,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 124,907 miles

FRONT WISHBONES RUSTY

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL

Fail 8 Sep 2008 124,907 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT WISHBONES RUSTY

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON SIDEWALL

Pass 11 Dec 2006 124,894 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 124,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front suspension joints rusty †rear chassis rusty †n/s sill rusty †fuel pipes rusty †slight blow on front exhaust

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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A131 HVT is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A131 HVT, 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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A131 HVT is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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