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A156 MSH

1983 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,353 mi
Last recorded80,353 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Golf125,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA156 MSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front seat belt slow at retracting

battery loose

oil leak

underneath car and components undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2022 80,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front seat belt slow at retracting

battery loose

oil leak

underneath car and components undersealed

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,330 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,305 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wipers slow in operation

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 4 Mar 2019 80,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,212 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre & rear 3 rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,176 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 80,176 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,149 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,100 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,094 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,087 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 80,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 80,033 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 80,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,016 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 80,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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A156 MSH is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A156 MSH, 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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A156 MSH is a 1983 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 1983.

Is A156 MSH safe to buy?

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