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A148 DUX

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA148 DUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025
Fail 31 Jan 2025

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 160,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 160,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 160,186 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 159,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 158,712 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 158,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Footwell/wheelwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 158,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 158,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 346,183 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f front pannel corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 346,123 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 335,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 319,939 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlight kick deflectors fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2012 319,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2009 308,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2009 308,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 293,079 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 293,079 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 272,026 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 272,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 263,979 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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A148 DUX is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A148 DUX, 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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A148 DUX is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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