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A134 SDM

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,090 mi
Last recorded198,090 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA134 SDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 198,090 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 195,710 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 195,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 193,826 miles

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

lower steering coupling noisey

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 24 Feb 2014 193,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

lower steering coupling noisey

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2013 188,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 187,659 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 183,963 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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A134 SDM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A134 SDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A134 SDM registered?

A134 SDM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 1983.

Is A134 SDM safe to buy?

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