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A140 LCP

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Not stated Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,638 mi
Last recorded178,638 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA140 LCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 178,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All isible steel,pipes , coated / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner valance corroded / damaged, by chassis rail

Fail 3 Aug 2021 178,636 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All isible steel,pipes , coated / greased (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner valance corroded / damaged, by chassis rail

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 178,504 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 178,503 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 178,495 miles

both front and rear shocker legs corroding.

both front and rear shockers weak

front valance corroding

under vehicle corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 11 Apr 2013 178,495 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both front and rear shocker legs corroding.

both front and rear shockers weak

front valance corroding

under vehicle corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 19 Apr 2012 178,389 miles

N/S/R wheel arch corroding outside prescribed area

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

O/S/R inner/lower wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Tailgate starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2012 178,389 miles

N/S/R wheel arch corroding outside prescribed area

O/S/R inner/lower wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

Tailgate starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2011 178,058 miles

both front shocker legs corroiding badly

both rear shocker legs corroiding badly

front valance corroiding

n/side and o/side sills corroiding but not holed

under body corroiding badly needs good oil spray

Fail 21 Mar 2011 178,058 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front shocker legs badly corroided. both rear shocker bodys corroided.

front valance corroided

n/side sill corroiding

o/side sill corroiding

rear boot pannel corroided. both rear wheel arches corroiding.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 178,047 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 178,008 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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A140 LCP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Not stated with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 A140 LCP, 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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A140 LCP is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 1983.

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