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A147 YCY

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,334 mi
Last recorded87,334 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 YCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,334 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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A147 YCY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A147 YCY, 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 A147 YCY?

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What year was A147 YCY registered?

A147 YCY is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 November 1983.

Is A147 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A147 YCY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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