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A141 RUM

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,123 mi
Last recorded135,123 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA141 RUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 135,123 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 135,123 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking main at rear of floor (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 134,733 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 134,733 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 130,314 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack o/s

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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A141 RUM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A141 RUM, 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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What year was A141 RUM registered?

A141 RUM is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A141 RUM safe to buy?

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