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A135 HAD

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

180,436 mi
Last recorded180,436 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA135 HAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 180,436 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper panel (6.1.B.2)

vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 180,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper panel (6.1.B.2)

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2014 177,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

slight play in steering column

timing belt cover missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 177,199 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

slight play in steering column

timing belt cover missing

Fail 19 Apr 2014 177,186 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 176,442 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 176,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 119,538 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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A135 HAD is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A135 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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A135 HAD is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 1983.

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