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A144 OEG

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,032 mi
Last recorded133,032 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA144 OEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 133,032 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 133,058 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 133,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is perished

Stone chip on windscreen just outside of the swept area

Pass 12 Apr 2007 133,009 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 133,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 130,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2006 130,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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A144 OEG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 A144 OEG, 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 A144 OEG registered?

A144 OEG is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 1983.

Is A144 OEG safe to buy?

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