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A14 GGO

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,252 mi
Last recorded145,252 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 145,252 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 145,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 143,247 miles

slight corrosion in osr wheel arch

slight corrosion to osf inner door shut section

Pass 18 Nov 2005 140,399 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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A14 GGO is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A14 GGO, 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 A14 GGO registered?

A14 GGO is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is A14 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 GGO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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