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A136 CPM

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

113,446 mi
Last recorded113,446 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 CPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,446 miles

Underside covered in waxoyl

Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,425 miles

Underside covered in waxoyl

Fail 21 Mar 2022 113,425 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Underside covered in waxoyl

Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,312 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 112,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 112,990 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake hose grommets perished in strut leg

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,288 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts heavily worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 112,288 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts heavily worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Advise tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,919 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 111,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 111,546 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 111,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear side panel corrosion, n/s rear wheel arch inner edge corroded, n/s rear floor corroded, o/s rear bumper support box section corroded,

Pass 23 Dec 2013 110,749 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 110,749 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,395 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 107,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 103,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 97,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 97,463 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,389 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2009 95,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,554 miles

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

corrosion to o/s rear inner sill

Fail 4 Nov 2008 93,554 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to o/s rear inner sill

Pass 6 Nov 2007 91,238 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

alternator belt in poor condition

under side of the body getting a little tatty in places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2007 91,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

alternator belt in poor condition

under side of the body getting a little tatty in places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 85,799 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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A136 CPM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 A136 CPM, 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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A136 CPM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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