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A13 WHN

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,194 mi
Last recorded213,194 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 213,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 212,682 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 212,024 miles

both inner main beam inop ( outer ones work)

coil springs corroded

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 211,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 211,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 210,884 miles

Front windscreen wiper speed slow

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 210,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 210,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 210,010 miles

Battery insecure

Front windscreen wiper speed slow

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 210,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

Front windscreen wiper speed slow

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

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

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

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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A13 WHN is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A13 WHN, 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 A13 WHN registered?

A13 WHN is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 1983.

Is A13 WHN safe to buy?

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