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A134 FLR

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,730 mi
Last recorded62,730 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA134 FLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,730 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 62,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Limit 4.5%, reading 9.99% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Limit 1200ppm, reading 2584ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 62,461 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 62,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 3 Jan 2023 62,308 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 62,308 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers too slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wipers not working on intermittent

Fail 25 Mar 2021 61,688 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Reflector deteriorated (4.5.4 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not tested

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Axle mounting/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,608 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 61,604 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis near rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,276 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2015 61,089 miles

Battery slightly loose

Both front and rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear side lights slightly interacting with indicators

Front exhaust system slightly corroded

Fuel cap oil seal slightly corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Horn sound slightly faint

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear tail gate area very corroded

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery slightly loose

Both front and rear shock absorber slightly corroded

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear side lights slightly interacting with indicators

Front exhaust system slightly corroded

Fuel cap oil seal slightly corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Horn sound slightly faint

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear tail gate area very corroded

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,920 miles

Battery slightly loose

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Front breather pipe split

Front exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap oil seal slightly perished

Fuel pipes corroded

Horn sounds slightly faint

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Raer chassis rails slightly corroded

Rear exhaust rubber perished

Rear tail-gate corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,340 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

boot heavily corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

wipers slow

Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,310 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

wipers slow

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

boot heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,768 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2012 58,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounts spliting

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,935 miles

Coolant radiator damaged

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Rear coil springs corroaded

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Tailgate corroaded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 57,935 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant radiator damaged

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Rear coil springs corroaded

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Tailgate corroaded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,789 miles

Both rear coil springs corroaded

Coolant radiator damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside fornt door pins worn

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside rear brake hose slightly perished

Oil leak

Rear lights slightly interacting with indicators

Tail gate corroaded

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,784 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear coil springs corroaded

Coolant radiator damaged

Front brake disc's pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside fornt door pins worn

Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside rear brake hose slightly perished

Oil Breather pipe perished and split

Oil leak

Rear lights slightly interacting with indicators

Tail gate corroaded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2008 52,854 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,616 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,594 miles

oil leak

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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A134 FLR is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A134 FLR, 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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A134 FLR is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 1983.

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