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A145 HVT

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

326,900 mi
Last recorded326,900 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA145 HVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 326,900 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 326,859 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 326,850 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 326,838 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 326,807 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 326,651 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 325,919 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 325,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 325,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 325,082 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 323,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 321,029 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 318,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,572 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 314,159 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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A145 HVT is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A145 HVT, 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 A145 HVT registered?

A145 HVT is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A145 HVT safe to buy?

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