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A136 JJT

1983 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,814 mi
Last recorded49,814 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA136 JJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 49,814 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 48,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 48,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,442 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 47,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 46,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,319 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering noisey but no excessive play detected

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,523 miles

front and rear coil springs rusty

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear suspension struts very rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 42,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

engine oil leak

front and rear coil springs rusty

offside front wheel bearing noisy

rear suspension struts very rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,230 miles

run out on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,831 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside handbrake cable outer casing is damaged

offside rear bumper corner slightly loose

offside steering rack gaiter is damp

Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside handbrake cable outer casing is damaged

offside rear bumper corner slightly loose

offside steering rack gaiter is damp

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside of rear bumper slightly loose

offside steering rack boot is damp

surface corrosion in offside sill near seat belt mount

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 39,054 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight blow rear silencer

Pass 28 Jan 2006 37,816 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 JJT is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A136 JJT, 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 JJT is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A136 JJT safe to buy?

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