MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)
off side front fog lamp loose.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A142 BFG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A142 BFG, 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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How do I check the history of A142 BFG?
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What year was A142 BFG registered?
A142 BFG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A142 BFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for A142 BFG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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